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Olympia, WA · Lacey, WA
| The Evergreen State College | Saint Martin's University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,319/yr | $28,119/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,079/yr | $22,810/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,607/yr | $24,499/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,723/yr | $24,997/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,346/yr | $30,232/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,477/yr | $33,354/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,589/yr | $15,152/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,310/yr | $15,640/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0.1% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $528/yr | $1,240/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,624/yr | $4,422/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,477/yr | $62,449/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,264/yr | $45,510/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,905/yr | $45,510/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 69% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1035–1253 | 1025–1230 |
| SAT average | 1216 | 1093 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–29 | 16–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–30 · Math 19–26 | English 16–21 · Math 14–20 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,443 | 3,473 |
| Students accepted | 1,403 | 2,637 |
| Students who enrolled | 364 | 263 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 41% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,320/yr | $62,092/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,244–$66,437 | $38,810–$85,700 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 48% | 51% |
| Black students graduating | 10% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 31% | 59% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $34,774/yr | $57,998/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 59% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 30% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 40% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 69% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,332/yr | $60,492/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 57% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 12% · Business, Management & Marketing 7% | Computer & Information Sciences 31% · Health Professions 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 57% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees | Engineering — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Biological and Physical Sciences — $27,555/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $94,947/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.1% | 43% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,160 | 1,158 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 214 | 201 |
| Average professor pay | $9,212/mo | $7,413/mo |
| Full-time professors | 70% | 51% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $22,200 | $41,889 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Olympia, WA | Lacey, WA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1967 | 1895 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| Men | 39% | 44% |
| Women | 61% | 56% |
| White students | 56% | 37% |
| Black students | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 24% |
| Asian students | 2% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 13% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 5.8% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 30% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 41% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,647/yr | $9,107/yr |
| Endowment | $25.3M | $46.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 520 | 630 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,520/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,920/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 9 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 9 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 211 | 222 |
| Athletic scholarships | $247,774 | $2.4M |
| Athletics budget | $2.0M | $5.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.0M | $5.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $16,500 | $17,042 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.