The Evergreen State College
Location and Contact Information
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NWOlympia, WA 98505-0001
USA
Main Tel: (360) 867-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
The Evergreen State College, also known as ESC, was established in 1967. It is a public Liberal Arts College and is located in Olympia, Washington. The campus is over 1,000 acres and ESC boasts an enrollment of over 4,000 students annually. The college provides a number of services for the overall development of the students.
ESC is home to a number of registered student clubs and organizations including the Evergreen Animal Rights Network, the International Solidarity Movement and the Students For a Democratic Society. Many students of ESC have gone on to become famous. Some of them are Stephanie Coontz, Historian and Author; Michael Vavrus Author and Teacher; and Nalini Nadkarni, American ecologist.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, science, and conservation and resource management.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,959 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,987 |
| Room and board | $ 8,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
| Other | $ 3,264 |
Financial Aid
The Evergreen State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 73% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 63% | $4,932 |
| Institutional Grant | 12% | $3,457 |
| Federal Grant | 19% | $4,084 |
| Pell Grant | 19% | $3,374 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,240 |
| State or Local Grant | 60% | $3,109 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 36% | $5,171 |
| Federal Loan | 36% | $4,607 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $10,676 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The Evergreen State College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ | 9,811 |
| 2 | Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, FL | 14,005 |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | Newark, OH | 2,472 |
| 4 | Richland College | Dallas, TX | 15,917 |
| 5 | Leeward Community College | Pearl City, HI | 6,771 |
| 6 | Normandale Community College | Bloomington, MN | 9,407 |
| 7 | Metropolitan Community College-Longview | Lees Summit, MO | 5,848 |
| 8 | Lane Community College | Eugene, OR | 10,826 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington, CA | 10,083 |
| 10 | Burlington County College | Pemberton, NJ | 8,688 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,086 | 2 |
| Master | 98 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 169 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,696 in 2009-2010 (4,788 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 94% Women 96% All 95%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 500-640 Math 460-590
Room and Board
The Evergreen State College provides on-campus housing for 990 of its 4,788 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 7 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 6 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The Evergreen State College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences