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Olympia Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Olympia

There are at least 3 colleges in Olympia, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 8,999 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,041 full-time students, and a reported 900 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Olympia; see particularly Lakewood colleges.

The largest schools here include South Puget Sound Community College and The Evergreen State College.

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Olympia.

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Olympia, Washington

  • Programs: Fashion Design, Marketing, Theatre
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework
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Olympia Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, Washington 98512-6292

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, dental assistant, licensed practical nurse, accounting technology, legal assistant, computer networking, fire-fighting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,529 students, 2,978 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
Olympia, Washington 98505

  • Programs: liberal arts and sciences, environmental studies, education courses, public administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,470 students, 4,063 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 900 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-650. Math: 480-600.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Centralia Colleges114,7424,037 
Lacey Colleges131,2261,505385
Lakewood Colleges258,21116,248 

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