The Evergreen State College
PublicOlympia, WA
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $22,641 more per year in tuition and fees (3.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
The Evergreen State College takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against The Evergreen State College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what The Evergreen State College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- The Evergreen State College takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at The Evergreen State College?
For 2024-25, The Evergreen State College's published tuition and required fees were $31,905 for out-of-state students and $9,264 for in-state students -- $22,641 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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