The Evergreen State College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into The Evergreen State College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

97.2%

Admission Difficulty for The Evergreen State College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Evergreen is 97.2%. Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in Washington.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Evergreen and can you get accepted?

The Evergreen State College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,403 out of the 1,443 who applied were admitted.

The Evergreen State College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.12. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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97% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The Evergreen State College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.12 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1080 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT

Evergreen GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.12

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into The Evergreen State College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Evergreen are to have around a 3.12 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.12 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Evergreen accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Evergreen is 3.12 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #17 in Washington for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Evergreen is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted The Evergreen State College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	13.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	17.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.0%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	15.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	24.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	11.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	3.0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Evergreen SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The Evergreen State College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

890-1260

Applicants Submitting SAT

12%

SAT Scores for The Evergreen State College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	470
Math 25th Percentile	420
Composite 25th Percentile	890

SAT Scores for The Evergreen State College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	670
Math 75th Percentile	590
Composite 75th Percentile	1260
Average SAT Score	1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to The Evergreen State College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Evergreen is 1080 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 890-1260. Students who get into The Evergreen State College score in the top 79 percent of all SAT test takers.. Evergreen ranks #14 in the state of Washington for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1080 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Evergreen regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 890 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 890, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 700, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

The Evergreen State College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1075, you have around a 97% chance of being admitted. A 1260 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

The Evergreen State College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260 and Above	Good	>98%
1075 to 1260	Avg +	97%-98%
890 to 1075	Avg -	94%-97%
705 to 890	Reach	90%-94%
Less than 705	Low	<90%

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Evergreen ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for The Evergreen State College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	20
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for The Evergreen State College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	30
Math 75th Percentile	24
Composite 75th Percentile	26
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Evergreen?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Evergreen is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 26. The school ranks #11 in Washington for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The Evergreen State College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as The Evergreen State College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Evergreen for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 97% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 26 ACT score.

The Evergreen State College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>98%
24 to 26	Avg +	97%-98%
22 to 24	Avg -	94%-97%
20 to 22	Reach	90%-94%
Less than 20	Low	<90%

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High School Class Rank

High School Class Rank for admitted The Evergreen State College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	0%
Top 25% of class	25%
Top 50% of class	50%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

The Evergreen State College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	921	507	1,443
Accepted	903	485	1,403
Acceptance Rate	98%	96%	97%
Enrolled	219	145	364
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	30%	26%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The Evergreen State College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The Evergreen State College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The Evergreen State College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The Evergreen State College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because The Evergreen State College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.12 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1080 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.