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The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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96%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$24,319
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$34,774
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

The Evergreen State College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Olympia, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading540 - 663
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math495 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,623
Earnings 5yr: $45,214
Debt: $22,346
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,219
Earnings 5yr: $41,864
Debt: $21,354
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,318
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,539
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,319
In-State Tuition$9,264
Out-of-State Tuition$31,905
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

42%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$34,774
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,320

Completion Signals

41%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$40,367
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