by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for South Puget Sound Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this South Puget Sound Community College cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at South Puget Sound Community College ran about $10,428 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,795 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,948 | $480 | $10,428 |
| In-State | $4,315 | $480 | $4,795 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does South Puget Sound Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. South Puget Sound Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $10,428 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. South Puget Sound Community College only charges $4,795 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how South Puget Sound Community College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: South Puget Sound Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.73% for the past five years, Washington residents could expect to pay $5,061 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at South Puget Sound Community College would be $10,259, and $21,087 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.68%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $10,780 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $21,741 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at South Puget Sound Community College, and $44,217 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at South Puget Sound Community College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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