The Evergreen State College's published cost of attendance is $28,477. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,079, middle-income families pay around $25,723, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,477.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,477 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,905 |
| Room and Board | $14,589 |
| Books and Supplies | $528 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$4,158 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,319 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,079 |
| $30–48k | $22,607 |
| $48–75k | $25,723 |
| $75–110k | $27,346 |
| $110k+ | $28,477 |
The Evergreen State College's published cost of attendance is $28,477. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,079, middle-income families pay around $25,723, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,477. Azimuth ranks The Evergreen State College #768 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Evergreen's affordability position reflects both the public tuition structure and the breadth of need-based aid available to Washington state residents and out-of-state students. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,950; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,424, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the Evergreen State College earn median 4-year earnings of $44,424, placing the institution in the 2.5th percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,170 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The Evergreen State College in the 11.8th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to Washington's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $36,819 — the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's focus on Liberal Arts. The Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities program graduates 422 students with median earnings of $42,219 — 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. Biological and Physical Sciences follows with 112 graduates earning $48,623. Azimuth ranks The Evergreen State College #1418 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 4.2nd percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
