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The Evergreen State College

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Olympia, Washington 98505-0001

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Public suburban college in Olympia

The Evergreen State College is a public suburban institution in Olympia, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1161.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,320 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,585.

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97%Acceptance
1161SAT Avg
2,042Students
20:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$45,320Earnings 10yr
$22,585Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The Evergreen State College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1161

Reading & WritingMid: 580
470670
MathMid: 520
420590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2226

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1161

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,999
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,980
Room & Board$16,451
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$25,934
Average Net Price$22,585
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,969
$30–48K$20,956
$48–75K$24,430
$75–110K$25,683
$110K+$25,934

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,585

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,042
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 6%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 2%
Two+ 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.6%
Freshman Retention68.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,774
8 Years$40,332
10 Years$45,320

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,500
Men
$40,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from WA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
48 mi(83 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
109 mi(189 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
643 mi(1115 min)

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