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$9,264
per year
In-State Tuition
97%
Acceptance Rate
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
The Evergreen State College is an educational institution in Olympia, WA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(3)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Evergreen automatically considers fall applicants for GPA-based merit awards: $900-$1,200 for Washington residents and $8,500-$13,500 for out-of-state students.
Merit Award (Washington resident, GPA 3.50-4.00)
Automatic$1,200 merit award (Renewable for 1 year); the page does not state whether the figure is per year
Automatic for students who apply for fall quarter admission; accept the award through the merit award acceptance form in the Student Admissions Portal. Not awarded for summer or other start terms.
Based on high school GPA 3.50-4.00; you receive only the award for your band. Full-time enrollment (12+ credits per quarter) required. Only one merit award per student; not available to students receiving military benefits.
Merit Award (Washington resident, GPA 3.00-3.49)
Automatic$900 merit award (Renewable for 1 year); the page does not state whether the figure is per year
Automatic for students who apply for fall quarter admission; accept the award through the merit award acceptance form in the Student Admissions Portal. Not awarded for summer or other start terms.
Based on high school GPA 3.00-3.49; you receive only the award for your band. Full-time enrollment (12+ credits per quarter) required. Only one merit award per student; not available to students receiving military benefits.
Merit Award (out-of-state, GPA 3.75-4.00)
Automatic$13,500 merit award (Renewable for 4 years); the page does not state whether the figure is per year
Renewable: Renewable for 4 years
Automatic for students who apply for fall quarter admission; accept the award through the merit award acceptance form in the Student Admissions Portal. Not awarded for summer or other start terms.
Based on high school GPA 3.75-4.00; you receive only the award for your band. Full-time enrollment (12+ credits per quarter) required. Only one merit award per student; not available to students receiving military benefits. Students from WUE states may instead be offered the WUE rate, which cannot be combined with this award.
Merit Award (out-of-state, GPA 3.50-3.74)
Automatic$12,500 merit award (Renewable for 4 years); the page does not state whether the figure is per year
Renewable: Renewable for 4 years
Automatic for students who apply for fall quarter admission; accept the award through the merit award acceptance form in the Student Admissions Portal. Not awarded for summer or other start terms.
Based on high school GPA 3.50-3.74; you receive only the award for your band. Full-time enrollment (12+ credits per quarter) required. Only one merit award per student; not available to students receiving military benefits. Students from WUE states may instead be offered the WUE rate, which cannot be combined with this award.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$22,079
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,320
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
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Public University
Location
Olympia, Washington
Thurston County
Control
Public
GI Bill Certified
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