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The Evergreen State College
The Evergreen State College
OLYMPIA, WA . 4 Year 3.5
#2272 in Best Colleges in America
2700 EVERGREEN PKWY NW OLYMPIA, WA 98505

Overview

The Evergreen State College was founded in 1967 and is located in Olympia, Washington, USA. It is a public liberal arts college renowned for its innovative interdisciplinary educational model. The college does not have traditional majors and minors; instead, students can design their own learning paths based on personal interests. Courses emphasize team teaching, experiential learning, and community engagement. Assessment is conducted through narrative evaluations, replacing traditional grading systems. The main campus spans 1,000 acres and is adjacent to Puget Sound, featuring an organic farm and a nature preserve. The college offers degrees including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Environmental Studies, and Master of Public Administration. Additionally, the college has a branch campus in Tacoma focused on community-oriented programs. Evergreen attracts many students seeking personalized education through its free, inclusive, and practice-oriented learning environment.

Rankings

  • 531

    #531 in Best College Locations in America

  • 2272

    #2272 in Best Colleges in America

  • 982

    #982 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • Best College Locations in America 531 of 1,527
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 982 of 1,517

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • C Value
  • B+Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • CAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B+Location
  • CDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    541 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    136 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 99%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $50
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1000-1200
  • ACT Range
    19-27
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,659
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    43%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,625 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    224
  • Undergrads Over 25
    42%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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