The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA · Public four-year · Suburb: Midsize
2,108undergraduates
96%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$18,480average net price per year
44%graduate in 6 years
68%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,443
- Admitted
- 1,403
- Admit rate
- 96%
- Admit rate, women
- 98%
- Admit rate, men
- 96%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 26%
- First-year students
- 364
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 12%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 470-670
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 420-590
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 4%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 22-26
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
20 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (359 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Biological and Physical Sciences Bachelor's (78 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded)
- Sculpture Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Finance, General Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
- Organizational Leadership Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Social Entrepreneurship Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (20 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Social Psychology Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (2)
- Energy and Environmental Policy Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Environmental Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Mycology Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- Creative Writing Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Graduate programs (4)
- Public Administration Master's
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Master's
- Environmental Studies Master's
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography Post-bachelor's certificate
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $8,999
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $30,980
- Housing and food on campus
- $16,451
- Books and supplies
- $900
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,454
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $29,804
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $51,785
- Total cost living at home
- $17,795
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $19,969 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $20,956 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $24,430 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,683 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,934 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 88%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 85%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $10,278
- Got a grant from the college
- 75%
- Average grant from the college
- $6,599
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 41%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 44%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,667
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 34%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 42%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 44%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 43%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 44%
- Came back for year two
- 68%
| Pell grant students | 41% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 45% |
| Neither | 46% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 321 | 45% |
| Men | 184 | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 | 30% (small group) |
| Asian | 9 | 22% (small group) |
| Black | 16 | 38% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 69 | 36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 336 | 48% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 41% |
| Race unknown | 20 | 30% |
| International | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 610 | 43% | 34% |
| Started here, part-time | 21 | 38% | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 887 | 69% | 17% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 75 | 45% | 33% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,320
- Undergraduates
- 2,108
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,858
- Part-time undergraduates
- 250
- Graduate students
- 212
- Students per faculty member
- 20 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 40%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 17%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 15%
| Women | 62% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 57% |
| Two or more races | 8% |
| Race unknown | 7% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Midsize
- Address
- 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA, 98505-0001
- County
- Thurston County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Quarter
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- basketball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.