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The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington · Public

98%acceptance rate
1028–1333SAT middle 50%
23–29ACT middle 50%
$18,480average net price, in-state

The Evergreen State College admitted 98% of 1,187 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1028–1333 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 44% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

The Evergreen State College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $60, and The Evergreen State College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The Evergreen State College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

The Evergreen State College offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.

What admissions weighs

How The Evergreen State College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essay

Important

  • Test scores
  • First generation
  • Showing interest

Considered

  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.10 GPA.

  • 4.01%
  • 3.75–3.9912%
  • 3.50–3.7415%
  • 3.25–3.4915%
  • 3.00–3.2416%
  • 2.50–2.9926%
  • 2.00–2.4913%
  • Under 2.02%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $29,804 in-state and $51,785 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $18,480 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$19,969
  • $30–48k$20,956
  • $48–75k$24,430
  • $75–110k$25,683
  • $110k+$25,934

Quick answers

What is The Evergreen State College’s acceptance rate?

The Evergreen State College admitted 98% of applicants: 1,157 of 1,187 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is The Evergreen State College’s application deadline?

The Evergreen State College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

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

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1028 to 1333, with a median around 1255. A score at or above 1255 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is The Evergreen State College’s application fee?

The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and The Evergreen State College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does The Evergreen State College have supplemental essays?

Yes. For 2026–27, The Evergreen State College asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 300–500 words: answer one of three). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.

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