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The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington

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Overview

Enrollment

2,105
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Location Olympia, Washington
Online evergreen.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The Evergreen State College, established in 1967, is located on a 1,000-acre forested campus in Olympia, Washington, situated five miles from the state capitol and an hour south of Seattle. The campus features dense Pacific Northwest woodlands, beach access to Puget Sound, and sustainable architecture integrated into its natural setting. As a public liberal arts institution, Evergreen employs a distinctive interdisciplinary academic model that replaces traditional majors with integrated "programs" and uses narrative evaluations instead of letter grades. The college is recognized for its environmental studies, visual and performing arts, and social justice programs, with students typically participating in collaborative, full-time academic programs that combine multiple subjects. Evergreen maintains several on-campus residence halls and apartments, while its athletic program competes as the Geoducks in the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Evergreen is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 980/1220
ACT 22/29
GPA 3.12

Applications Accepted

74.4% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Washington Resident Tuition

$7,596
In State Costs for The Evergreen State College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$1,154
Room and Board $13,806
Budget for Other Expenses$3,565
Total One Year Cost$27,021

Out of State Resident Tuition

$28,905
Out of State Costs for The Evergreen State College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$1,154
Room and Board $13,806
Budget for Other Expenses$3,565
Total One Year Cost$48,330

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by The Evergreen State College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 83%
General Studies 17%

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Last updated February 24, 2024