Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees (2012-2013 Academic Year)
Use the below information to see what your community college costs will be. We offer many options for you to fund your college education.
Resident Tuition
| CREDIT AMOUNT | Total Tuition (Operating, Building and S&A Fees) |
| 1 to 10 Credits | $104.11 per credit |
| 11 to 18 Credits | $1,041.10 plus $51.40 per credit from 11 - 18 |
| Excess - 19 or more Credits* | $1,452.30 plus $96.26 per additional credit beyond 18 |
Non-Resident Tuition
| CREDIT AMOUNT | Total Tuition (Operating, Building and S&A Fees) |
| 1 to 10 Credits | $117.11 per credit |
| 11 to 18 Credits | $1,171.10 plus $52.09 per credit from 11 - 18 |
| Excess - 19 or more Credits* | $1,587.82 plus $96.26 per additional credit beyond 18 |
Non-Resident: Non U.S. Citizen
| CREDIT AMOUNT | Total Tuition (Operating, Building and S&A Fees) |
| 1 to 10 Credits | $276.11 per credit |
| 11 to 18 Credits | $2,761.10 plus $56.41 per credit from 11 - 18 |
| Excess - 19 or more Credits* | $3,212.38 plus $268.26 per additional credit beyond 18 |
Please note: Tuition rates are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
The college charges a $15 matriculation fee each quarter. An additional fee will be assessed at time of registration - Student Building Fee - $1.90 per credit for 1-10 credits per quarter and Student Fee - $1.14 per credit for 1-18 credits per quarter. These fees were initiated and approved by South Puget Sound Community College students.
State Support of higher Education Students Through Opportunity Pathways
The Average cost of educating a resident full-time student for the 2011-2012 academic year was $6,168 South Puget Sound Community College students paid an average of $2,849 in tuition. The remaining $3,319 was paid for by the State of Washington via state tax funds and other major moneys. These percentages may change for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Books
The cost of books varies depending upon the type of class.
Average Cost per year:
- $801 - $904
*Source National Association of College Stores
Supplies
Costs vary according to the kind of courses you plan to take (paper, pens, pencils, etc.). Individual technical programs have costs for tools, uniforms and other specialized materials.
Parking
Parking permits are no longer required for a vehicle to park on campus, Though permits are no longer required, the college remains committed to maintaining a safe and orderly parking environment on campus. So, please park only in designated parking spaces.
The college has limited parking, so we encourage students, faculty and staff to finde alternative methods to get to campus. Enrolled students are entitled to FREE Intercity Transit use while you carry a valid South Puget Sound Student ID card.
Contact
Cashier's Office
Building 25, First Floor
(360) 596-5246
New Matriculation Fee
Beginning fall 2012, South Puget Sound Community College will charge a small attendance fee of $15 per quarter. This matriculation fee will support enhancements to the student experience on campus, from helping eliminate paid parking to improving technology.