The Evergreen State College

If you want to apply to Evergreen, the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Evergreen for fall should anticipate a decision by November 1.

Evergreen Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Evergreen's admissions stats.

Evergreen 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	0%
Mean SAT Score	1068
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	7%
Waitlist	Yes

The Evergreen State College Application Deadlines

Check with The Evergreen State College directly for more info on application deadlines.

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Considering Applying Early to Evergreen?

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The Evergreen State College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Evergreen directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The Evergreen State College Admissions

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Transferring to The Evergreen State College

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Evergreen

Evergreen has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Evergreen Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Evergreen

Curious about the factors that are considered by Evergreen during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
First Generation	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Evergreen for more information on admission factors.

Evergreen Application Requirements

To apply to Evergreen, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Evergreen's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Evergreen?

Students admitted to Evergreen have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 8% submitted a class rank. At Evergreen 0% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25% were in the top 25% and 50% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The Evergreen State College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	13%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	24%
2.00 and 2.49	11%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Evergreen directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Evergreen looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Evergreen is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 13% of Evergreen's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Evergreen?

The mean composite SAT score for a Evergreen student is 1068.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Evergreen students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Evergreen students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Evergreen?

To be most competitive at Evergreen, you should strive to earn between 19 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Evergreen's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Evergreen students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to The Evergreen State College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Evergreen. Applicants should hear back by November 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Evergreen during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

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Evergreen Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Evergreen?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Evergreen.

Does Evergreen accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Evergreen accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Evergreen?

✅ Evergreen is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Evergreen's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Evergreen is 99%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Evergreen?

🟨 Evergreen may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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