The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$24,319

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

40.7%

Admission rate

96%

Undergrad size

2,160

In-state tuition

$9,264

Out-of-state tuition

$31,905

Cost of attendance

$28,477

Median earnings (10y)

$45,320

Admissions

SAT average
1,216
ACT midpoint
23
Retention
69.9%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

12 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (83% of credentials).

  • STEM4%
  • Business5%
  • Humanities & arts83%
  • Social sciences5%
  • Trades & services3%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

13 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's785$24,118$21,354
Biological and Physical Sciences.Bachelor's207$25,468$22,346
Public Administration.Master's105$59,678
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's89
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's33
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate19
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate15
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Undergraduate certificate12
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate12
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Undergraduate certificate9
Fine and Studio Arts.Undergraduate certificate8
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Undergraduate certificate6
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.Undergraduate certificate5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About The Evergreen State College

The Evergreen State College is a mid-sized institution located in Olympia, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,160 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Visual & performing arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at The Evergreen State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,319 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,264 for in-state students and $31,905 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,477 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 40.7%, a average completion outcome. 69.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,320 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

The Evergreen State College confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (83% of credentials), business (5% of credentials), social sciences (5% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

The Evergreen State College accepts 96% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,216. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.

Location & campus

Set in Olympia, Washington (suburb), The Evergreen State College draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about The Evergreen State College

Q.How much does The Evergreen State College cost?

The average net price at The Evergreen State College is $24,319 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,477.

Q.What is the graduation rate at The Evergreen State College?

The Evergreen State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 40.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into The Evergreen State College?

The Evergreen State College admits 96% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do The Evergreen State College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median The Evergreen State College graduate earns $45,320 per year.

Q.What is tuition at The Evergreen State College?

Published tuition is $9,264 in-state and $31,905 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is The Evergreen State College located?

The Evergreen State College is located in Olympia, Washington (ZIP 98505).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The Evergreen State College at their official website.