More selective than 0% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose TESC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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TESC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, TESC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 663 |
| SAT math | 495 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1035 | 1253 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
TESC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 540–663 | 495–590 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 470–670 | 420–590 | 22–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is TESC compared with other Washington colleges?
TESC has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | 83% | 62% | $24,488 |
| 11 | Washington State University | 87% | 61% | $14,971 |
| 12 | Whitworth University | 90% | 71% | $26,534 |
| 13 | Saint Martin's University | 90% | 52% | $28,119 |
| 14 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91% | 65% | $12,319 |
| 15 | Central Washington University | 91% | 54% | $18,476 |
| 16 | Eastern Washington University | 91% | 43% | $13,886 |
| 17 | Western Washington University | 93% | 65% | $21,193 |
| 18 | The Evergreen State College | 96% | 41% | $24,319 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at TESC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
TESC admissions questions
What is the TESC acceptance rate?
The Evergreen State College accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,403 of 1,443 applicants were admitted.
Does TESC require the SAT or ACT?
The Evergreen State College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for TESC?
The middle 50% of The Evergreen State College enrolled first-year students scored 1035–1253 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at TESC?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (364 of 1,403).
Is TESC getting harder to get into?
The Evergreen State College accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The Evergreen State College overview