Evergreen Admission Requirements
- 5/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Olympia, WA
-
3.7 3 reviews
Evergreen Admission Overview
Evergreen admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Evergreen admitted 96.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.12 GPA (B) and SAT 1035-1253 / ACT 23-29. Evergreen is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Evergreen is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Evergreen Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for The Evergreen State College
Acceptance Rate
The Evergreen acceptance rate is 96.4%. Last year, 1,249 of 1,296 applicants were admitted. That is the 20th lowest acceptance rate in Washington.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Evergreen and can you get accepted?
Evergreen is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
The Evergreen State College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.12. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Evergreen GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.12Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.12
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Evergreen typically have around a 3.12 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Evergreen is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #17 in Washington for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Evergreen SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1035-1253Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 495
- Composite 1035
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 663
- Math 590
- Composite 1253
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Evergreen typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1035–1253) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Evergreen ranks #13 in the state of Washington for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1035 to 1253
SAT policy
Evergreen is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Evergreen ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 19
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 26
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Evergreen typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Evergreen places #8 among colleges in Washington for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Evergreen without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
Open the Evergreen chances calculatorApplying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The Evergreen State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to The Evergreen State College is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Evergreen is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.12 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1035-1253); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to The Evergreen State College often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235167.
GPA calculator: The Evergreen State College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026