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The Evergreen State College (Evergreen)
- 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
- Olympia, WA 98505
- OPEID College Code: 00815500
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- General Phone: (360) 867-6000
- President: Les Purce
- Website: www.evergreen.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,586
- College Alias: Evergreen, TESC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Evergreen Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.evergreen.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 818 | 988 | 1,806 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 785 (96%) | 965 (98%) | 1,750 (97%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 334 (43%) | 352 (36%) | 686 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 553 | 81% |
| ACT ® Exam | 213 | 31% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Evergreen Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 74%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 35% | 17% | 13% | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,172 | $3,755 | $4,011 | $2,252 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 57 | 42 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,286 | 1,298 | 1,017 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,127 | $4,861 | $4,337 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,462 | $15,049 | $14,747 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $924 | $894 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,842 | $7,140 | $6,924 |
| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $3,186 | $2,892 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,842 | $7,140 | $6,924 |
| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $3,186 | $2,892 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,748 | $3,186 | $2,802 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,803 | $16,111 | $15,047 |
| Out of State | $27,138 | $26,299 | $25,457 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,803 | $16,111 | $15,047 |
| Out of State | $27,138 | $26,299 | $25,457 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,775 | $8,886 | $8,033 |
| Out of State | $19,110 | $19,074 | $18,443 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | 36 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Natural Sciences | 130 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 984 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Studies | - | 24 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Public Administration | - | 59 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,586 Undergraduate: 4,282 Graduate: 304
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,999 Female: 2,587
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,901 Female: 2,381
- Graduate Gender Male: 98 Female: 206
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,937 Part-Time: 649
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,802 Part-Time: 480
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 135 Part-Time: 169
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 19 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 178 | 4% |
| Black | 203 | 4% |
| Asian | 219 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 5% |
| White | 3,171 | 69% |
| Unknown | 572 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,021 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,077 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 830 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 689 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 294 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 169 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 281 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 196 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 759 | 629 | 130 |
| Faculty Status | 266 | 182 | 84 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 242 | 158 | 84 |
| Primarily Instruction | 242 | 158 | 84 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 101 | 97 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 176 | 153 | 23 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 240 | 221 | 19 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 112 | 106 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 88 | 80 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,144 (158) | $59,002 (80) | $57,263 (78) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,144 (158) | $59,002 (80) | $57,263 (78) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $89,945 | $38,795 | $51,150 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 43% | 57% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 98 | 45 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 97 | 44 | 53 |
| Basketball | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Soccer | 44 | 21 | 23 |
| Volleyball | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,536 | $21,900 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $500 | $700 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 44% |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 45% |
| 5 Years | 55% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 28 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 25 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 28 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 25 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
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