The Evergreen State College

www.evergreen.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,845

3.28% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,480

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.2%

1,443 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,320

87.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.6%

220 Graduates

About

The Evergreen State College is a higher education institution located in Thurston County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Evergreen State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (363 degrees awarded) and Biological & Physical Sciences (95 degrees).

In 2023, 653 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Evergreen State College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (412 degrees), 4.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Evergreen State College is $7,845, which is $−16,730 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Evergreen State College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 949 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The Evergreen State College is $7,845, which is $16,730 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,480.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending The Evergreen State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,845

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The Evergreen State College was $7,845. The cost of tuition at The Evergreen State College is $−16,730 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Evergreen State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,480

2023 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The Evergreen State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,480. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The Evergreen State College grew by 13.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Evergreen State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,806

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Evergreen State College was of $13,806 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The Evergreen State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at The Evergreen State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 41.8% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Evergreen State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Evergreen State College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 949 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The Evergreen State College received 1,443 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,443 applicants, 1,403 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,320 students enrolled at The Evergreen State College in 2023. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The Evergreen State College has an overall enrollment yield of 25.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,403

Accepted Out of 1,443

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Evergreen State College was 97.2% (1,403 admissions from 1,443 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 11.1%, while admissions grew by 16.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The Evergreen State College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

12% of enrolled first-time students at The Evergreen State College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The Evergreen State College had a total enrollment of 2,320 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The Evergreen State College is 2,039 students and the part-time enrollment is 281. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at The Evergreen State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Evergreen State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.5% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.06% Two or More Races, 6.25% Black or African American, 3.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.28% Asian, and 0.302% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The Evergreen State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (7.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Evergreen State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,320 students. The full-time enrollment at The Evergreen State College is 2,039 and the part-time enrollment is 281. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at The Evergreen State College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Evergreen State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Evergreen State College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), The Evergreen State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Evergreen State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,335 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
341 enrolled students
Two or More Races
187 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Evergreen State College is 57.5% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.06% Two or More Races, 6.25% Black or African American, 3.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.28% Asian, and 0.302% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 162 students (6.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 135 more women than men received degrees from The Evergreen State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Evergreen State College is white (412 degrees awarded). There were 4.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Evergreen State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (363 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (95 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Evergreen State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (363 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Evergreen State College are Social workers, all other (162,296 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (125,427 people), Other managers (120,080 people), Registered nurses (49,474 people), and Secondary school teachers (45,021 people).

The most specialized majors at The Evergreen State College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (363 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (57 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Evergreen State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at The Evergreen State College are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (95 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (363 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (57 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Evergreen State College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,849,738 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (275,217 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (241,622 people), Individual & family services (160,063 people), and Outpatient care centers (116,210 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Evergreen State College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
363 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
95 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Evergreen State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 363 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The Evergreen State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

259

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

394

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 259 degrees were awarded to men at The Evergreen State College, which is 0.657 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (394).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Evergreen State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded to men at The Evergreen State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.565 times less than the 232 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded to men at The Evergreen State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.77 times more than the 131 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from The Evergreen State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (52.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The Evergreen State College is Male and White (52.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.73% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
412 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Evergreen State College is white (412 degrees awarded). There were 4.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

5.36% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
238 degrees awarded
White Male
174 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Evergreen State College is white female (238 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (174 degrees).

Operations

The Evergreen State College has an endowment valued at nearly $22.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.73M (16.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, The Evergreen State College had a total salary expenditure of 94.2M. The Evergreen State College employs 95 No academic ranks. Most academics at The Evergreen State College are Female No academic rank (54), and Male No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Evergreen State College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 66 employees, Management, with 64 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

Endowment

$22.4M

2023 Endowment

4.18%

growth from 2022

The Evergreen State College has an endowment valued at about $22.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The Evergreen State College grew 4.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The Evergreen State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$44.4M

2023 Salaries

3.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The Evergreen State College paid a median of $44.4M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($94.2M) and a 3.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.42% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.81M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, The Evergreen State College paid a total of $7.81M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

95 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

66 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Evergreen State College was No academic rank with 95 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Evergreen State College were Business and Financial Operations with 66 employees, Management with 64 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Evergreen State College was Female No academic rank with 54 employees, and Male No academic rank with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The Evergreen State College.

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