When applying to Evergreen State College, it's important to note
the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Evergreen State College is $50. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Feb. 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 95 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
rolling
Priority application deadline
Feb. 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning November 1
Deadline for accepting admission offers
No set date
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
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Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
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Early Action
Early action plan offered
No
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action decision sent by
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Application Fee
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
-
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 quarter
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.evergreen.edu/admissions/apply.htm
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Room deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(360) 867-6170
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@evergreen.edu
Admissions address
Admissions, The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA 98505
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Acceptance rate (in-state)
93%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
97%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
88%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
96%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
96%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
97%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
95%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (out-of-state)
653
Female applicants (in-state)
354
Female applicants (out-of-state)
452
Male applicants (in-state)
182
Male applicants (out-of-state)
201
Applicants accepted (in-state)
500
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
633
Female applicants accepted
782
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
340
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
440
Male applicants accepted
355
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
160
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
193
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
202
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
107
Female freshman enrollment
202
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
131
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
71
Male freshman enrollment
107
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
71
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
36
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
12%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class19%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class24%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class60%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class17%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
94%
Average high school GPA
3.0
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
2.6-3.4
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
71%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
530-640
SAT Math average score
524
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
470-580
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
31%
Average ACT Composite score
24
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
20-27
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
20-29
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
17-24
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
21-32
ACT Reading score breakdown
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ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
19-26
ACT Science score breakdown
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International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
Fall - Rollingbeginning Feb. 1
Winter - Rollingbeginning Oct. 1
Spring - Rollingbeginning Dec. 1
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
-
Early decision or early action options available
-
TOEFL (paper)
Required of some
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required of some
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
550
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
79
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
96
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female acceptance rate
100%
Female applicants accepted
2
Male applicants accepted
2
Female freshman enrollment
0
Male freshman enrollment
0
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
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Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
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Admissions website translated into languages other than English
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International Student Contact
International student contact
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Neither required/recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
Feb. 1
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
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SAT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
No
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Recommend
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
-
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Very Important
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Not Considered
Character/personal qualities
Not Considered
First-generation college student
Important
Alumni/alumnae relations
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Important
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit only
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit only
IB scores accepted (standard level)
-
IB scores accepted (higher level)
-
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
-
Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Winter, Spring
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
40
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
2
High school transcript
Not required
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Recommended of some
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Not required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
2
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 90 credits
Four-year institution: 135 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
45
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
29.2%
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
76%
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
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Guaranteed admission agreement URL
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Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
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Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
-
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
-
Veteran transfer policy URL
-
Veteran transfer policy description
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