# The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/the-evergreen-state-college

The Evergreen State College is a public college in Olympia, WA with 2,160 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1216 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,154 per year ($23,091 for families earning under $30,000). 38% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,982 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,443 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,403 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–663 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 495–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 23–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $30,051 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,154 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $23,091 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $23,396 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,064 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $29,220 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,787 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,160 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 38% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,982 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What The Evergreen State College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is The Evergreen State College's acceptance rate?**

The Evergreen State College admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for The Evergreen State College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–663 on SAT Reading and Writing and 495–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1216.

**What ACT score do you need for The Evergreen State College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–29.

**Is The Evergreen State College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to The Evergreen State College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,443 students applied to The Evergreen State College and 1,403 were admitted; 364 enrolled.

**Does The Evergreen State College consider legacy status?**

No. The Evergreen State College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does The Evergreen State College require an essay?**

The Evergreen State College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does The Evergreen State College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $30,051 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,154.

**What is The Evergreen State College's graduation rate?**

38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 235167. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology