The Evergreen State College Acceptance Rate
Olympia, Washington · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,443
- Admitted
- 1,403
- Yield
- 25.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The Evergreen State College's acceptance rate has fallen from 98.9% in 2014–15 to 97.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,544 to 1,443 (-7%) over that period.
Its 97.2% rate makes The Evergreen State College more selective than about 5% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
The Evergreen State College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 25.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,544 | 1,527 | 98.9% | 543 |
| 2015–16 | 1,744 | 1,707 | 97.9% | 595 |
| 2016–17 | 1,901 | 1,853 | 97.5% | 572 |
| 2017–18 | 1,772 | 1,706 | 96.3% | 521 |
| 2018–19 | 1,194 | 1,137 | 95.2% | 309 |
| 2019–20 | 1,303 | 1,275 | 97.9% | 260 |
| 2020–21 | 1,047 | 1,030 | 98.4% | 228 |
| 2021–22 | 1,111 | 1,105 | 99.5% | 234 |
| 2022–23 | 1,623 | 1,207 | 74.4% | 274 |
| 2023–24 | 1,443 | 1,403 | 97.2% | 364 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 921 | 903 | 98% |
| Men | 507 | 485 | 95.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–670 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 420–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–26 | 4% |
How The Evergreen State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The Evergreen State College's acceptance rate?
The Evergreen State College's acceptance rate is 97.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,403 admitted of 1,443 applicants).
Is The Evergreen State College test optional?
The Evergreen State College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The Evergreen State College?
The Evergreen State College received 1,443 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,403.
What SAT score do you need for The Evergreen State College?
Admitted students at The Evergreen State College typically scored 470–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The Evergreen State College getting harder to get into?
The Evergreen State College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 98.9% in 2014–15 to 97.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.evergreen.edu/.