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The campus of South Puget Sound Community College is in Olympia, Washington, which is a medium-sized suburb. 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 2005, South Puget Sound Community College had 4,529 students enrolled (2,978 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
Admissions Phone: (360) 596-5241
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 596-5232
http://www.spscc.ctc.edu
South Puget Sound Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 452 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 43 | accounting technology, business management, business |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | drafting, civil drafting, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer networking, data processing tech, web design, computer programming, database administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 37 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 29 | office management, data entry, receptionist, word processing, general office occupations |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | fire-fighting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training, pastry |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Science | 8 | physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for South Puget Sound Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 704 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 21 | 5 |
In 2005, South Puget Sound Community College had a total enrollment of 4,529 students (2,978 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Olympia, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 596-5241
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,532 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
South Puget Sound Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 537200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 596-5232
South Puget Sound Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $45,574 | 41 | $42,716 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $45,574 | 41 | $42,716 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Basketball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 6 | 12 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Word Processing
(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 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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