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The Evergreen State College

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Olympia, WA

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The Evergreen State College is a public small school in Olympia, WA, enrolling about 2,160 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 96% of applicants. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies graduates, especially in Biological and Physical Sciences, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $48,623/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate96%
SAT range1035–1253
ACT range23–29
Undergrads2,160
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,477
4-year grad rate43%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,320

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$42,219/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$48,623/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity450
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Evergreen State College's acceptance rate?

The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for The Evergreen State College?

Admitted students at The Evergreen State College typically score between 1035–1253 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The Evergreen State College?

Admitted students at The Evergreen State College typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The Evergreen State College cost?

The Evergreen State College's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,477 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does The Evergreen State College require students to live on campus?

No -- The Evergreen State College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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