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The Evergreen State College

Also known as: Evergreen |TESC|

📍 Olympia, Washington🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 2,160 Undergrads🔗 www.evergreen.edu

Overview

The Evergreen State College is an small public research university in Olympia, Washington. It enrolls about 2,160 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 96%. Graduates earn a median of $45,320 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

96%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,216

540–663

Net Price

$24,319

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

41%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$45,320

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

SAT Average

1,216

ACT Composite

23–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 663 (mid 50%)800

Math

200495 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

123 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,264

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$31,905

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,477

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$24,319

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$22,079
$30,001 – $48,000	$22,607
$48,001 – $75,000	$25,723
$75,001 – $110,000	$27,346
$110,001 +	$28,477

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

39.6%

Academics & Programs

The Evergreen State College offers programs across 13 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Liberal Arts & General Studies

62.2%

Interdisciplinary Studies

13.5%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.8%

Business, Management & Marketing

4.7%

Communications Technologies

3.5%

Communication & Journalism

2.3%

Psychology

2.3%

Social Sciences

2.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

41%

On-Time (4yr)

30%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

64%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$34,774

8 years

$40,332

10 years

$45,320

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

50.0%

White

47.6%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

56.4%

Black or African American

7.2%

Asian

2.0%

Hispanic / Latino

15.3%

Two or more races

7.9%

International

0.0%

Gender

Women

60.9%

Men

39.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Evergreen State College hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 96%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1216.

How much does The Evergreen State College cost?

In-state tuition is $9,264, and out-of-state is $31,905. Average net price after financial aid is $24,319.

What is The Evergreen State College known for?

Most popular programs include Liberal Arts & General Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at The Evergreen State College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 41%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.