Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Olympia, Washington |
| Online | evergreen.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The Evergreen State College, established in 1967, is located on a 1,000-acre forested campus in Olympia, Washington, situated five miles from the state capitol and an hour south of Seattle. The campus features dense Pacific Northwest woodlands, beach access to Puget Sound, and sustainable architecture integrated into its natural setting. As a public liberal arts institution, Evergreen employs a distinctive interdisciplinary academic model that replaces traditional majors with integrated "programs" and uses narrative evaluations instead of letter grades. The college is recognized for its environmental studies, visual and performing arts, and social justice programs, with students typically participating in collaborative, full-time academic programs that combine multiple subjects. Evergreen maintains several on-campus residence halls and apartments, while its athletic program competes as the Geoducks in the Cascade Collegiate Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Evergreen is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for The Evergreen State College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#686 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#230 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Washington
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1260 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.12 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,154 |
| Room and Board | $16,451 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,454 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,804 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $1,154 |
| Room and Board | $16,451 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,454 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,785 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 83% |
| General Studies | 17% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235167 IPEDS survey data for The Evergreen State College.
Current students may use the The Evergreen State College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025