First Year Prospective Student Brochure

FIRST-YEAR

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

WHAT MAKES EVERGREEN DIFFERENT? ONE PROGRAM = COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES At Evergreen, a single program takes the place of multiple classes. A program spans one, two, or even three quarters—allowing you the time needed to produce the kind of work that would make any portfolio shine.

Most programs at Evergreen are team-taught, so you’ll learn from faculty with expertise in multiple academic fields. Since you’ll take just one program at a time, you’ll develop a close working relationship with your faculty team. And they’ll know your schedule, so you won’t have to worry about a field trip conflicting with a test.

TYPICAL EDUCATION

EVERGREEN EDUCATION

A

CLASS 1 A

CLASS 2 B

CLASS 3 C

CLASS 4 D

B

PROGRAM INTERDISCIPLINARY

D

C

CREATE YOUR WAY

PAYING FOR COLLEGE Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated.

At Evergreen, you earn your degree by combining your interests to create your own unique focus area that reflects what’s really important to you. As an undergraduate, you can earn a B.A., B.S., or a combination B.A./B.S.. We also offer master’s degrees in environmental studies, public administration, and teaching. Here are the fields of study you’ll find woven throughout our curriculum.

2025-2026 TUITION

UNDERGRADUATE FIELDS OF STUDY

TUITION COST AFTER AID

African American Studies Education Agriculture Education and English Language Learning American Studies Ethnic Studies Archeology Film and Media Studies Biology Film, Video, and Botany Audio Production Business, Management, Food Justice and Entrepreneurship Cell and Molecular Biology Food Studies Food Systems Chemistry Gender, Sexuality, Classical Studies and Queer Studies Climate and Geography Environmental Justice Health Communication History Community Studies International Studies Computer Science Languages and Linguistics Creative Writing Latinx and Latin Cultural Studies American Studies Ecology Law, Government, Economics and Public Policy

Literature Marine Science Mathematics Microbiology Music and Performing Arts Native American and Indigenous Studies Natural Resource Management Philosophy Physics Political Economy and Political Science Psychology Sociology and Anthropology Visual Art and Visual Studies Zoology

GRADUATE PROGRAMS MASTER'S DEGREES IN: Environmental Studies Public Administration Teaching

To find out more about Evergreen’s programs, read some program descriptions at evergreen.edu/catalog

RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

Tuition + Fees

$9,609.00

$32,997.00

Average Financial Aid (without loans)

$11,260.00

$19,795.00

$0

$12,054.00

MERIT AWARDS You will automatically be considered for our Merit Awards at the time of application.

UNWEIGHTED GPA 3.75-4.00 3.50-3.74

WASHINGTON RESIDENT $1,200 $1,200

NON-RESIDENT $13,500 $12,500

$900 $900

$10,500 $8,500

3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE) If you reside in a WUE state*, you'll automatically be considered for this merit-based award. This award is in place of the awards listed above.

UNWEIGHTED GPA WUE AWARD AMOUNT 3.00-4.00 $17,555 *Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Guam.

SCHOLARSHIPS Apply for as many scholarships as you can. The earlier you apply the more you can earn. Learn more about Evergreen Scholarships at evergreen.edu/scholarships

GREENERS AT WORK It’s no coincidence that Evergreen alumni flourish in the working world.

Nearly 9 in 10 Evergreen alumni are employed or pursuing professional studies within a year of graduation. Here are just a few of the many Greeners using their skills to change the world.

Paul Stamets ’79 is a ground-breaking mycologist, author, medical researcher, and inspiration for a "Star Trek: Discovery" science officer.

Carrie Brownstein ’98 is a founding member of the band Sleater-Kinney, co-creator and star of “Portlandia,” and author of Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl: A Memoir.

Photo courtesy of IFC

Monica Hunter-Alexander ’13 is the Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and author of Justice, Peace, and the Future of the Police: How to Dig Deep and Do What's Right — from the Inside.

Emily Washines ’10 is the founder and CEO of Native Friends, a filmmaker, historian, and cultural and environmental leader.

“We have Greeners working on the most significant and challenging environmental issues of our time. Our hiring managers tell us that Evergreen degrees impress them because they believe that the educational model inspires intentional, self-motivated learning—an essential quality because of the dynamic nature of our work.”

– Maia D. Bellon ’91, Former Director, Washington State Department of Ecology

VISIT EVERGREEN Vancouver, BC

Olympic National Park

Spokane

Seattle Tacoma The Evergreen State College

Pacific Coast

Olympia

Mt. Rainier National Park

Yakima Tri-Cities

Portland, OR

There’s no substitute for experiencing Evergreen firsthand.

Our 1,000-acre campus has lush forests, an organic farm, and its own beach on Puget Sound. We promise you won’t see another campus like it.

Schedule an information session and a campus tour today at evergreen.edu/visit or call (360) 867-6170.

evergreen.edu

Office of Admissions 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505 admissions@evergreen.edu (360) 867-6170

The Evergreen State College has been accredited continuously by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since receiving initial accreditation in 1974.

The Evergreen State College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, education programs or activities it operates including admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the recipient’s Title IX Coordinator.

Office Location: Evans Hall 3009 • Phone: (360) 867-5224 • Email: titleixcoordinator@evergreen.edu 07/2025