TESC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.37%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1190. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,264
- Out-of-State Tuition: $31,905
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at TESC:
- Total Enrollment: 2,490, including 404 online students
- 2,276 Undergraduate, 214 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.6% men, 60.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 27 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 12 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 3 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
TESC Overview
The Evergreen State College (TESC) is a four-year, public school located in Olympia, WA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The TESC's tuition & fees is $9,264 for Washington residents and $31,905 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 56% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,464.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,490 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
TESC's acceptance rate is 96.37% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.38%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 26.
TESC ranked 14th in Washington Colleges rankings. The Evergreen State College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The Evergreen State College is $9,264 for in-state students and $31,905 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,458 for in-state students and $29,406 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,537 for Washington residents and $32,858 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,766 for Washington residents and $30,196 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,264 | $31,905 |
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| Graduate | $13,458 | $29,406 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,537 | $32,858 |
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| Graduate | $13,766 | $30,196 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The Evergreen State College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at TESC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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