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Evergreen State College acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Evergreen State College is a public university in Washington that admits most qualified applicants (around 96%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Evergreen State College
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Evergreen State College weighs, where it ranks among Washington schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1180, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
96%
Accessible
SAT middle 50%
1035-1253
of admitted students
Type
Public
Olympia, WA
Average net price
$24,319
per year after aid

What do students study at Evergreen State College?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Liberal Arts and General Studies · 359 (82.2%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 78 (17.8%)

Will I get into Evergreen State College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Evergreen State College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Evergreen State College?

At Evergreen State College, your real chance depends on far more than the published 96% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Evergreen State College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Evergreen State College hard to get into?

Evergreen State College is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 96% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

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

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Evergreen State College, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Evergreen State College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Evergreen State College by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Evergreen State College for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Evergreen State College with a 3.1 GPA and a 1140 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1140 SAT, the middle of Evergreen State College's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1250 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Evergreen State College by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 104025th pctSAT 1140middleSAT 125075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.587%Safety95%Safety98%Safety91%Safety
2.897%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.198%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/evergreen-state-college.

How to get into Evergreen State College

Built from Evergreen State College's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Evergreen State College comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Evergreen State College carries about a 2.94 core GPA and a 1203 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1035 to 1253 SAT (23 to 29 ACT). Submit a score at 1144 or higher; below 1035, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Evergreen State College weighs

Evergreen State College rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

Most public universities read early applicants first without a binding commitment. Apply by Evergreen State College's early or priority deadline (confirm dates at www.evergreen.edu), and if you are out of state, know that residency changes both the bar and the price.

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How many students apply to Evergreen State College, and how many get in?

1,443 students applied to Evergreen State College for fall 2023; 1,403 were admitted (97.2%). 364 enrolled. Only about 26% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Evergreen State College enrolls about 2,160 undergraduates in total, 61% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Applied
1,443
fall 2023
Admitted
1,403
97.2% of applicants
Enrolled
364
26% yield
Undergraduates
2,160
Olympia, midsize suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Evergreen State College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Evergreen State College scored between 1035 and 1253 on the SAT (average 1216). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 23 to 29. A score above 1253 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1035 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Evergreen State College is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1035-1253
average 1216
ACT middle 50%
23-29
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Evergreen State College looks for

What Evergreen State College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Evergreen State College signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Evergreen State College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
State residency
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Evergreen State College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Evergreen State College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1180 SAT →Colleges for a 24 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Evergreen State College cost after financial aid?

Evergreen State College's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $28,477 per year. Tuition and fees are $9,264 for WA residents and $31,905 for out-of-state students, a $22,641 gap that makes residency the single biggest lever on cost. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,319 a year, and it ranges from $22,079 for families earning under $30,000 to $28,477 for families earning over $110,000. 42% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$28,477
per year, before aid
Average net price
$24,319
after grants and scholarships
In-state tuition
$9,264
$31,905 out of state
Pell recipients
42%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$22,079
$30k to $48k$22,607
$48k to $75k$25,723
$75k to $110k$27,346
Over $110k$28,477

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Evergreen State College graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Evergreen State College student who received federal aid earns $45,320 a year, up from $34,774 at six years. 41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $20,500; 40% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$45,320
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
41%
within six years
Retention
70%
return for year two
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Evergreen State College compares in Washington

Evergreen State College ranks #15 most selective of 15 schools in Washington in our database.

Among the 15 Washington schools we track, Evergreen State College ranks #15 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Whitman College (38%) and University of Washington (39%) sit nearby, which makes Washington a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

Whitman College
38%acceptance · WA
University of Washington
39%acceptance · WA
Walla Walla University
65%acceptance · WA
Seattle University
77%acceptance · WA
Pacific Lutheran University
78%acceptance · WA
Gonzaga University
82%acceptance · WA
Seattle Pacific University
83%acceptance · WA
Northwest University
83%acceptance · WA
See all Washington schools →

Similar to Evergreen State College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Evergreen State College is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Austin Peay State University, Marshall University, and Troy University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Austin Peay State University
96%acceptance · TN
Marshall University
96%acceptance · WV
Troy University
96%acceptance · AL
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
96%acceptance · MD
University of Montana
96%acceptance · MT
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
96%acceptance · NV

Frequently asked questions

What is Evergreen State College's acceptance rate?

Evergreen State College admitted 1,403 of 1,443 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 97.2% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 26% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Evergreen State College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1035 to 1253 on the SAT and 23 to 29 on the ACT. A score above 1253 is in the top quarter of admits. Evergreen State College is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Evergreen State College test-optional?

Yes. Evergreen State College reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Evergreen State College cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Evergreen State College, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $24,319 a year against a sticker price of about $28,477. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $22,079 on average.

What do Evergreen State College graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Evergreen State College are $45,320 a year among students who received federal aid, and 41% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Evergreen State College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Evergreen State College weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Evergreen State College favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, Evergreen State College generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at Evergreen State College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Evergreen State College specifically.

How does residency affect admission to Evergreen State College?

As a public university, Evergreen State College typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.