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South Puget Sound Community College was founded in 1962 as the Olympia Vocational Technical Institute. It was renamed Olympia Technical Community College in 1976 and became a fully comprehensive community college in 1980. The college adopted its current name in 1984 and is also referred to as SPSCC. The college campus sits on 125 acres of land in Olympia, Washington. It offers a number of degrees and certificate programs in several fields of study. The college offers enrollment to more than 6,500 full-time and part-time students.
SPSCC participates in a wide variety of sports like men’s soccer, women's softball and men’s and women’s basketball. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Clippers. The college is a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
Some of the scholarships offered by SPSCC include the American Rhododendron Society Bruce Briggs Memorial Scholarship, Olympic Outfitters Scholarship in Accounting, Patrons of South Sound Cultural Activities Scholarship in the Arts and South Puget Sound Community College Bookstore Textbook Scholarship.
The campus of South Puget Sound Community College is in Olympia, WA, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at South Puget Sound Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes South Puget Sound Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, South Puget Sound Community College had 4,947 students enrolled (3,794 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
General Phone: (360) 596-5241
http://www.spscc.ctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 349 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 108 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 64 | business, accounting technology, business management, banking |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, civil drafting, drafting |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer networking, web design, data processing tech, database administration |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 17 | office management, general office occupations, data entry, receptionist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | fire-fighting |
| Science | 9 | physical sciences |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | early childhood education |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training, pastry |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 4 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for South Puget Sound Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 600 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 102 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 24 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, South Puget Sound Community College had a total enrollment of 4,947 students (3,794 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Olympia, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,824 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,038 |
| Books and supplies | $ 904 |
Financial Aid:
South Puget Sound Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 537200)
South Puget Sound Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $55,766 | 39 | $55,428 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $55,766 | 39 | $55,428 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 7 | 17 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Puget Sound Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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