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The Evergreen State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 991
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Olympia, Washington, The Evergreen State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Evergreen State operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that The Evergreen State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The Evergreen State College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, The Evergreen State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at The Evergreen State is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at The Evergreen State is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at The Evergreen State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,529

Cost of attendance at The Evergreen State College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,172

Cost of attendance at The Evergreen State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at The Evergreen State College received on average $9,659 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,659
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 85 38% $4,795 $407,542
Other Federal Grant 96 43% $5,097 $489,352
State Grant/Scholarships 95 43% $5,075 $482,110
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 162 73% $5,093 $825,118
Total Grant & Scholarships 186 84% $9,659 $1,796,580

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Evergreen State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Evergreen State College students is 43.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.4%.

43.2%

  • asian 52.6% 10 students
  • African American 26.3% 5 students
  • white 44.0% 169 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 47.4% 37 students
  • Mixed Race 36.2% 21 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

The Evergreen State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Evergreen State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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