Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees (2011-2012 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 | $94.55 per credit |
| 11 to 18 Credits | $945.50 plus $42.38 per credit from 11 - 18 |
| Excess - 19 or more Credits* | $1,284.54 plus $86.85 per additional credit beyond 18 |
Non-Resident Tuition
| CREDIT AMOUNT | Total Tuition (Operating, Building and S&A Fees) |
| 1 to 10 Credits | $107.55 per credit |
| 11 to 18 Credits | $1,075.50 plus $43.07 per credit from 11 - 18 |
| Excess - 19 or more Credits* | $1,420.06 plus $86.85 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 | $266.55 per credit |
| 11 to 18 Credits | $2,665.50 plus $47.38 per credit from 11 - 18 |
| Excess - 19 or more Credits* | $3,044.54 plus $258.85 per additional credit beyond 18 |
Please note: Tuition rates are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
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 - $1.24 per credit for 11-18 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 2010-2011 academic year was $6,603 South Puget Sound Community College students paid an average of $2,521 in tuition. The remaining $4,082 was paid for by the State of Washington via state tax funds and other major moneys. These percentages may change for the 2011-2012 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
On our main campus, students are required to have a valid parking permit. A permit is required if you park a vehicle on the main campus for day or evening classes, Monday through Friday. Guests and visitors can park in metered parking or obtain a temporary permit from the Security Office in Building 25, Student and Administrative Services, Main Floor. Parking permits must be visibly displayed on the vehicle by the first day of the quarter. A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space on campus. Costs for parking on main campus.
*Annual parking permits are sold fall quarter only.
Parking at our Hawks Prairie Campus is free. 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