The main campus of The Evergreen State College is in Olympia, Washington (a small city). The school is a public school. The Evergreen State College offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. The Evergreen State College students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts and conservation and resource management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 650. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, The Evergreen State College had 4,470 enrolled students.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
Olympia, WA 98505
General Phone: (360) 867-6000
Admissions Phone: (360) 867-6170
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 867-6205
http://www.evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,169 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 34 | environmental studies |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | education courses |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for The Evergreen State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,169 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 91 | 3 |
In 2005, The Evergreen State College had a total enrollment of 4,470 students (4,063 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 61% |
| California | 5% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
The Evergreen State College offers campus housing for 900 of its 4,063 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Olympia, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,657 | 1,611 | 97% | 605 | 38% |
| Men | 743 | 716 | 96% | 302 | 42% |
| Women | 914 | 895 | 98% | 303 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 867-6170
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,337 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,747 |
| Room and board | $ 6,924 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,892 |
Financial Aid:
The Evergreen State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 815500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 867-6205
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 82 | 78 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 82 | $55,489 | 78 | $54,239 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $55,489 | 78 | $54,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 2 | 2 |
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Evergreen State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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