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The Evergreen State College

Evergreen

Olympia, Washington 98505-0001

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Suburban

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1161

Reading & WritingMid: 580

470670

MathMid: 520

420590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2226

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

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

10 Years$45,320

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SEA Seattle-Tacoma41 mi

PDX Portland OR104 mi

BOI Boise408 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2523 mi · ~72h 53m drive

New York, NY2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive

Hartford, CT2466 mi · ~71h 14m drive

Providence, RI2522 mi · ~72h 51m drive

Albany, NY2390 mi · ~69h 3m drive

Syracuse, NY2268 mi · ~65h 31m drive

Rochester, NY2197 mi · ~63h 28m drive

Buffalo, NY2146 mi · ~62h drive

Philadelphia, PA2407 mi · ~69h 32m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2165 mi · ~62h 33m drive

Harrisburg, PA2316 mi · ~66h 54m drive

Newark, NJ2428 mi · ~70h 9m drive

Washington, DC2353 mi · ~67h 59m drive

Baltimore, MD2361 mi · ~68h 12m drive

Atlanta, GA2201 mi · ~63h 35m drive

Charlotte, NC2307 mi · ~66h 39m drive

Raleigh, NC2390 mi · ~69h 3m drive

Miami, FL2749 mi · ~79h 25m drive

Orlando, FL2566 mi · ~74h 8m drive

Tampa, FL2544 mi · ~73h 30m drive

Nashville, TN1994 mi · ~57h 36m drive

New Orleans, LA2112 mi · ~61h 1m drive

Richmond, VA2382 mi · ~68h 49m drive

Chicago, IL1763 mi · ~50h 56m drive

Detroit, MI1966 mi · ~56h 48m drive

Minneapolis, MN1424 mi · ~41h 8m drive

St. Louis, MO1745 mi · ~50h 25m drive

Kansas City, MO1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive

Indianapolis, IN1896 mi · ~54h 46m drive

Columbus, OH2039 mi · ~58h 54m drive

Cleveland, OH2053 mi · ~59h 19m drive

Milwaukee, WI1719 mi · ~49h 40m drive

Dallas, TX1690 mi · ~48h 49m drive

Houston, TX1897 mi · ~54h 48m drive

Austin, TX1775 mi · ~51h 17m drive

San Antonio, TX1789 mi · ~51h 41m drive

Los Angeles, CA933 mi · ~26h 57m drive

San Francisco, CA643 mi · ~18h 35m drive

San Diego, CA1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive

Seattle, WA48 mi · ~1h 23m drive

Portland, OR109 mi · ~3h 9m drive

Denver, CO1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive

Phoenix, AZ1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive

Salt Lake City, UT702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Honolulu, HI2635 mi · ~76h 7m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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