Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	2
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives	1

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	February 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

2700 Evergreen Parkway, NW

City, State, Zip

Olympia, WA 98505

Phone

(360) 867-6170

Fax

(360) 867-6577

E-mail

admissions@evergreen.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins November 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations			X
Essay	X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest		X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability				X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College		X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

95% of 1,194 applicants were admitted

Women

97% of 808 applicants were admitted

Men

92% of 386 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

730 (64%) of 1,137 admitted students enrolled

Women

293 (37%) of 782 admitted students enrolled

Men

177 (50%) of 355 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.05

3.75 and Above

9%

3.50 - 3.74

11%

3.25 - 3.49

17%

3.00 - 3.24

18%

2.50 - 2.99

26%

2.00 - 2.49

19%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

470-580 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

17%

Score of 500 - 600

43%

Score of 400 - 500

32%

Score of 300 - 400

6%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

580 average
530-640 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

7%

Score of 600 - 700

37%

Score of 500 - 600

41%

Score of 400 - 500

13%

Score of 300 - 400

2%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

24 average
20-27 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

14%

Score of 24 - 29

35%

Score of 18 - 23

37%

Score of 12 - 17

13%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 19%
Top quarter: 24%
Top half: 60%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $23,325
Out-of-state: $41,835

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $7,674
Out-of-state: $26,184

Room and Board

$11,346

Books and Supplies

$870

Other Expenses

$3,435

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 008155	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

435 (84.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

343 (75.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

327 (94.7%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

18 (10.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

60%

Average Award

$11,274

Need-Based Gift

Received by 310 (94.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,088

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 240 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,529

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 8 (4.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

8 (.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,813

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,591 (77.1%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

2,277 (87.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,162 (94.4%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

106 (7.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

64%

Average Award

$12,729

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,989 (91.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,009

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,653 (78.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,474

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 28 (1.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

28 (.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,182

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

58%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$19,763

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Adult Students, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Quarter

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Liberal arts/general studies, Interdisciplinary studies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Not required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Not required

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

134

Part-Time Faculty

56

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

66%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 18% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 16% of classes
40-49 students: 11% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

668,047

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

556

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master in Teaching, Master of Public Administration, Master of Environmental Studies

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Olympia Population

48,338

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Seattle

Campus Size

1,000 acres

Weather

Temperature

31.6 average low in January, 71 average high in September

Rain

117 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

5 mile(s) from campus in Olympia

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Lacey

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

23% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

77%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

car lockouts, jump-starts

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Geoduck

School Colors

Green and silver

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, basketball, soccer, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, flaming eggplant, geoduck student union, cooper point journal, gaming guild, myco-collective

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

3,018

Women

1,759 (58.3%)

Men

1,259 (41.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,781

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

3.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
5.0% Black/African-American
11.9% Hispanic/Latino
6.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.9% White
4.9% Unknown

International Students.

0.2% from 11 countries

Average Age

25

All Graduate Students

309

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

66.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

42.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

52.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

57.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

78%

Average Starting Salary

78%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

21.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Law 1%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 15%
Medicine 3%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 5%