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Learning at Evergreen

The faculty at Evergreen have transformed traditional education into an unmatched learning experience.

Instead of taking four or five separate, unrelated classes each quarter, you’ll take one program that unifies these classes around a central theme, taught by two or three faculty from different academic disciplines. Since you do all of your academic work in one program, your faculty team will know how much work is being assigned to you, so there’s no possibility of two tests on the same day or having to choose between a field trip and a conflicting class. This interdisciplinary approach sets learning at Evergreen apart from other colleges.

Your learning is more important than a letter grade.

The noncompetitive learning environment fosters collaboration and will allow you to truly reflect on what you have learned. At the end of every quarter you will meet with your faculty member to discuss your progress one-on-one because the narrative evaluation documents your achievements.

Make critical connections between academic subjects and study those subjects in a real-world context.

As you explore areas of study, Evergreen’s interdisciplinary programs will provide you with connections and context. You’ll be encouraged to learn theories and apply what you’ve learned to real-world issues, events or problems. Individual study and research and study abroad opportunities will add depth and enrich your education.

Part time programs and individual courses

offered through Evening and Weekend Studies make learning accessible, affordable and convenient. Evergreen’s Tacoma program and the Reservation-Based Community-Determined program offer two additional study options for college transfer students. Evergreen also offers four graduate studies programs: Education, Environmental Studies, Public Administration and Teaching.

Succeeding at Evergreen

Planning your academic success is taken seriously by professors and staff. You will work with your faculty and an academic advisor to develop an educational plan that fits your needs, interests and future goals. You have the entire curriculum from which you may make your academic selections and you aren’t limited to fulfilling graduation unit requirements. The counselors in Student and Academic Support Services offer academic advising, career development and multicultural services. We also provide support for first-generation college students and access services for students with disabilities.

The Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning Center (or QuaSR) staff and tutors have created a safe environment where you can learn the analytic skills needed for success in your academic program and in life. The Writing Center staff and peer tutors are dedicated to your growth as a writer. The Writing Center promotes writing as a form of effective communication and a critical foundation for academic and career success.

Faculty and Student Profile

Faculty	243	Female 51% / Male 49%
Faculty of Color		21%
Student/faculty ratio		23:1

Number of Undergraduates	4,107	Female 54% / Male 46%
Number of Graduate Students	332	Female 59% / Male 41%

Students of Color*	670	16%
-Asian/Pacific Islander	218	5%
-Black/African-American	131	3%
-Mexican/Latino/Hispanic	204	5%
-Native American/Indian	117	3%
*Olympia Campus, Undergraduates only

Average Age of Freshmen	19 years
Average Age of All Undergraduates	24 years
Undergraduates with a Disability	294	7%

Find More data on Evergreen's Fact Page.