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The Evergreen State College, also referred as ‘Evergreen’, is an accredited public liberal arts college located in Olympia, Washington. Established in 1967, Evergreen is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The college offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Environmental Studies, Master of Education, and Master in Teaching. The college enrolls more than 4,000 students every year.
Evergreen's athletics department fields more than 5 intercollegiate teams and more than 3 club teams. The campus is also home to several clubs and organizations which exist for the overall development of the students. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Lynda Barry, cartoonist and author; Charles Burns, cartoonist; and Kimya Dawson, musician.
The main campus of The Evergreen State College is in Olympia, WA (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 science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 660. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,586 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. 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 98505-0001
General Phone: (360) 867-6000
http://www.evergreen.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 923 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Science | 154 | natural sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | public administration |
| Education and Teaching | 35 | teacher ed, curriculum and instruction |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies, natural resources policy |
Number of programs and degrees for The Evergreen State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,077 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, The Evergreen State College had a total enrollment of 4,586 students (4,655 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 56% |
| California | 8% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
The Evergreen State College offers campus housing for 985 of its 4,655 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Olympia, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,989 | 1,876 | 94% | 665 | 35% |
| Men | 853 | 795 | 93% | 342 | 43% |
| Women | 1,136 | 1,081 | 95% | 323 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,343 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,203 |
| Room and board | $ 8,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,264 |
Financial Aid:
The Evergreen State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 815500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 82 | 82 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 82 | $63,606 | 82 | $60,993 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $63,606 | 82 | $60,993 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 4 | 10 |
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
(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 degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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