Cost of Attendance

We're one of the few public liberal arts and sciences colleges in the nation, offering undergraduate tuition that is approximately $7,500 per year for Washington residents and $29,000 per year for out-of-state residents.

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An Outstanding Value

You could spend more than $60,000 per year at a private college to get the high caliber of education Evergreen offers. Beyond cost, no other college prepares you better for the way the world really works, unlocking lifelong opportunities for success in careers, service, graduate school, and beyond.

Help Paying for College

We encourage all students to apply for scholarships and tuition awards and financial aid every year, which will help reduce tuition costs.

Western Undergraduate Exchange or WUE

Evergreen participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, which can help residents of sixteen Western states and territories reduce tuition by over 60%.

 

Overall Costs

The cost of attendance (COA) is more than just tuition. As a Greener, your annual budget includes tuition, books and supplies, room and board (regardless of where you live), transportation, and personal expenses. Estimate your cost of attendance with our Net Price Calculator.

Overview of Costs for the 2023 - 2024 Academic Year

Type Washington Resident

Western
Undergraduate
Exchange

  Nonresident
Tuition* $7,845 $11,379 $29,826
Mandatory Fees** $1,154 $1,154 $1,154

Books and supplies

 $900 $900 $900
Room and board $16,451 $16,451 $16,451
Transportation $1,661 $1,661 $1,661
Personal expenses $1,766 $1,793 $1,793
Total Annual COA $29,777 $33,338 $51,785

The table shows tuition for a typical full-time student taking 12 to 16 credits each quarter. Costs cover the nine-month academic year (three quarters) beginning in September and ending in June. Summer tuition and fees are different.

*Student fees are not included in tuition. Some fees are based on the number of credits you take each quarter. Some programs may have special fees for supplies or travel. Financial Services maintains a comprehensive list of student fees.

**Published figure is the amount mandatory for all undergraduate students in 2023-24. Fees can vary by location, course or program, and whether living on or off campus.