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The Evergreen State College
Admission at The Evergreen State College is close to open (96.4%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $45,320 median earnings below before the application.
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The Evergreen State College occupies suburban Olympia, WA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
41.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,160 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 890 and 1260 — below the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on The Evergreen State College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, The Evergreen State College received 1,443 applications and admitted 1,403 (97.2%), with 364 enrolling.
The Evergreen State College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 890–1260 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically The Evergreen State College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 600 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How The Evergreen State College compares
| The Evergreen State College | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.4% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,264 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,320 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
At $45,320, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,092). Look at The Evergreen State College's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,264 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $31,905. For non-residents, The Evergreen State College's $31,905 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,160 undergrads, The Evergreen State College is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
40.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 59% don't — ask a The Evergreen State College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for The Evergreen State College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 890–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is The Evergreen State College's acceptance rate?
97.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,403 admitted from 1,443 applicants.
How much does The Evergreen State College cost?
In-state tuition is $9,264; out-of-state students pay $31,905. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do The Evergreen State College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,320 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Eastern Washington University — 90.8% admitted
- Central Washington University — 90.6% admitted
- Saint Martin's University — 89.8% admitted
- Washington State University — 86.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.