The Evergreen State College
We believe the world needs people who are inspired by its complexity and excited to do their best. We prepare creative minds for the way the world happens now. We are a small four-year, liberal arts college in Olympia, Washington, between Seattle and Portland in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We offer bachelor's degrees in arts, science, or both and three graduate-level degrees. Evergreen embraces a different model of liberal arts education with team-taught programs that layer fields of study and narrative evaluations. You will have the unique opportunity to design your own degree.
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Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Economics
- Government/Political Science
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Aligning with our belief that each student is an individual defined by much more than a single letter or number, Evergreen offers test-optional admission beginning with fall 2020 admissions. Test-Optional Freshmen Admission requirements – the Evergreen or the Common Application; $50 Application Fee or Fee Waiver request; High School transcripts; and the Application Statement. Traditional Freshmen Admission requirements – the Evergreen or the Common Application; $50 Application Fee or Fee Waiver request; High School transcripts; official ACT or SAT exam scores.
Transfer
We're transfer-friendly college. Most likely, we can transfer nearly every credit you’ve earned at another institution or through exams such as AP and IB. Though we do not accept the Common App transfer application, you can learn more about how to apply on our website: https://www.evergreen.edu/admissions-and-aid/transfer-students
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Additional information
As one of the few public liberal arts and sciences colleges in the nation, Evergreen offers tuition that is approximately $7,000 per year for Washington residents and $26,000 per year for out-of-state residents. For residents of the western U.S. you might qualify for Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), reducing non-resident tuition by more than 50%.
Beyond cost, no other college prepares you better for the way the world really works, unlocking lifelong opportunities for success in careers, service, graduate school, and beyond.
We encourage all students to apply for scholarships and financial aid every year, which will help reduce tuition costs. With over 110 scholarships to award, chances are you’ll receive one if you apply. Scholarship applications are due February 1 each year.
Beyond cost, no other college prepares you better for the way the world really works, unlocking lifelong opportunities for success in careers, service, graduate school, and beyond.
We encourage all students to apply for scholarships and financial aid every year, which will help reduce tuition costs. With over 110 scholarships to award, chances are you’ll receive one if you apply. Scholarship applications are due February 1 each year.
Visit us
Come as you are; we encourage everyone to be unapologetically themselves. We’ll show you everything there is to being a Greener. Schedule a visit with us any time of year and experience Evergreen for yourself. Attend an information session and a campus tour. Add a class visit and an overnight stay for an insider’s look at life on campus.
"Olympia is a very young, livable place. There's a lot to do. There's a lot of great music, a lot of great art... It has all the things that I love: music, art, literature, writing, poets, all of it."