Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set by the Washington state legislature and are usually updated annually.

Quarterly Tuition Deadlines

Avoid late tuition payment fees by paying your tuition on time.

QuarterTuition Deadline
Summer 2024June 28, 2024
Fall 2024October 4, 2024
Winter 2025January 10, 2025
Spring 2025April 4, 2025
Summer 2025June 17, 2025

Quarterly tuition and fees are based on:

  • How many credits you take (a full-time course load is 12 or more credits)
  • Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Whether or not you are a permanent Washington state resident

2024 - 2025 Tuition Rates
Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters | September 2024 - June 2025

Undergraduate Resident

2024-2025 Tuition Rate Tables and Fees
2024-25 Undergraduate Resident Tuition and Fees (Fall, Winter, Spring)
CreditsTuitionHealthClean EnergyCab FeeGSEUWashPIRG Total
20$3,154.40 $184.00 $20.00 $115.00 $45.00 $8.00 $3,526.40 
19$2,925.20 $184.00 $19.00 $109.25 $42.75 $8.00 $3,288.20 
18$2,696.00 $184.00 $18.00 $103.50 $40.50 $8.00 $3,050.00 
17$2,696.00 $184.00 $17.00 $97.75 $38.25 $8.00 $3,041.00 
16$2,696.00 $184.00 $16.00 $92.00 $36.00 $8.00 $3,032.00 
15$2,696.00 $184.00 $15.00 $86.25 $33.75 $8.00 $3,023.00 
14$2,696.00 $184.00 $14.00 $80.50 $31.50 $8.00 $3,014.00 
13$2,696.00 $184.00 $13.00 $74.75 $29.25 $8.00 $3,005.00 
12$2,696.00 $184.00 $12.00 $69.00 $27.00 $8.00 $2,996.00 
11$2,696.00 $184.00 $11.00 $63.25 $24.75 $8.00 $2,987.00 
10$2,696.00 $184.00 $10.00 $57.50 $22.50 $8.00 $2,978.00 
9$2,426.40 $184.00 $9.00 $51.75 $20.25 $8.00 $2,699.40 
8$2,156.80 $184.00 $8.00 $46.00 $18.00 $8.00 $2,420.80 
7$1,887.20 $184.00 $7.00 $40.25 $15.75 $8.00 $2,142.20 
6$1,617.60 $184.00 $6.00 $34.50 $13.50 $8.00 $1,863.60 
5$1,348.00 $184.00 $5.00 $28.75 $11.25 $8.00 $1,585.00 
4$1,078.40 $184.00 $4.00 $23.00 $9.00 $8.00 $1,306.40 
3$808.80 $0.00 $3.00 $17.25 $6.75 $8.00 $843.80 
2$539.20 $0.00 $2.00 $11.50 $4.50 $8.00 $565.20 
Note: There is a two (2) credit minimum enrollment requirement at $269.60 per credit; then $229.20 per credit at 19-20.
Students are charged the same tuition rate for 10-18 undergraduate credits.

Undergraduate Non-Resident

2024-2025 Tuition Rate Tables and Fees
2024-25 Undergraduate Non-Resident Tuition and Fees (Fall, Winter, Spring)
CreditsTuitionHealthClean EnergyCab FeeGSEUWashPIRGTotal
20$12,153.40 $184.00 $20.00 $115.00 $45.00 $8.00 $12,525.40 
19$11,198.20 $184.00 $19.00 $109.25 $42.75 $8.00 $11,561.20 
18$10,243.00 $184.00 $18.00 $103.50 $40.50 $8.00 $10,597.00 
17$10,243.00 $184.00 $17.00 $97.75 $38.25 $8.00 $10,588.00 
16$10,243.00 $184.00 $16.00 $92.00 $36.00 $8.00 $10,579.00 
15$10,243.00 $184.00 $15.00 $86.25 $33.75 $8.00 $10,570.00 
14$10,243.00 $184.00 $14.00 $80.50 $31.50 $8.00 $10,561.00 
13$10,243.00 $184.00 $13.00 $74.75 $29.25 $8.00 $10,552.00 
12$10,243.00 $184.00 $12.00 $69.00 $27.00 $8.00 $10,543.00 
11$10,243.00 $184.00 $11.00 $63.25 $24.75 $8.00 $10,534.00 
10$10,243.00 $184.00 $10.00 $57.50 $22.50 $8.00 $10,525.00 
9$9,218.70 $184.00 $9.00 $51.75 $20.25 $8.00 $9,491.70 
8$8,194.40 $184.00 $8.00 $46.00 $18.00 $8.00 $8,458.40 
7$7,170.10 $184.00 $7.00 $40.25 $15.75 $8.00 $7,425.10 
6$6,145.80 $184.00 $6.00 $34.50 $13.50 $8.00 $6,391.80 
5$5,121.50 $184.00 $5.00 $28.75 $11.25 $8.00 $5,358.50 
4$4,097.20 $184.00 $4.00 $23.00 $9.00 $8.00 $4,325.20 
3$3,072.90 $0.00 $3.00 $17.25 $6.75 $8.00 $3,107.90 
2$2,048.60 $0.00 $2.00 $11.50 $4.50 $8.00 $2,074.60 
Note: There is a two (2) credit minimum enrollment requirement at $1,024.30 per credit; then $955.20 per credit at 19-20.
Students are charged the same tuition rate for 10-18 undergraduate credits.

Graduate Resident

2024-2025 Tuition Rate Tables and Fees
2024-25 Graduate Resident Tuition and Fees (Fall, Winter, Spring)
CreditsTuitionHealthClean EnergyCab FeeGSEUWashPIRGTotal
16$4,260.00 $184.00 $16.00 $92.00 $36.00 $8.00 $4,596.00 
15$4,260.00 $184.00 $15.00 $86.25 $33.75 $8.00 $4,587.00
14$4,260.00 $184.00 $14.00 $80.50 $31.50 $8.00 $4,578.00
13$4,260.00 $184.00 $13.00 $74.75 $29.25 $8.00 $4,569.00
12$4,260.00 $184.00 $12.00 $69.00 $27.00 $8.00 $4,560.00
11$4,260.00 $184.00 $11.00 $63.25 $24.75 $8.00 $4,551.00
10$4,260.00 $184.00 $10.00 $57.50 $22.50 $8.00 $4,542.00
9$3,834.00 $184.00 $9.00 $51.75 $20.25 $8.00 $4,107.00  
8$3,408.00 $184.00 $8.00 $46.00 $18.00 $8.00 $3,672.00
7$2,982.00 $184.00 $7.00 $40.25 $15.75 $8.00 $3,237.00
6$2,556.00 $184.00 $6.00 $34.50 $13.50 $8.00 $2,802.00
5$2,130.00 $184.00 $5.00 $28.75 $11.25 $8.00 $2,367.00
4$1,704.00 $184.00 $4.00 $23.00 $9.00 $8.00 $1,932.00
3$1,278.00 $0.00 $3.00 $17.25 $6.75 $8.00 $1,313.00  
2$852.00 $0.00 $2.00 $11.50 $4.50 $8.00 $878.00  
Note: There is a two (2) credit minimum enrollment requirement at $426.00 per credit.
Students are charged the same tuition rate for 10-16 graduate credits.

Graduate Non-Resident

2024-2025 Tuition Rate Tables and Fees
2024-25 Graduate Non-Resident Tuition and Fees (Fall, Winter, Spring)
CreditsTuitionHealthClean EnergyCab FeeGSEUWashPIRG Total
16$9,576.00 $184.00 $16.00 $92.00 $36.00 $8.00$9,912.00
15$9,576.00 $184.00 $15.00 $86.25 $33.75 $8.00 $9,903.00 
14$9,576.00 $184.00 $14.00 $80.50 $31.50 $8.00 $9,894.00 
13$9,576.00 $184.00 $13.00 $74.75 $29.25 $8.00 $9,885.00 
12$9,576.00 $184.00 $12.00 $69.00 $27.00 $8.00 $9,876.00 
11$9,576.00 $184.00 $11.00 $63.25 $24.75 $8.00 $9,867.00 
10$9,576.00 $184.00 $10.00 $57.50 $22.50 $8.00 $9,858.00 
9$8,618.40 $184.00 $9.00 $51.75 $20.25 $8.00 $8,891.40  
8$7,660.80 $184.00 $8.00 $46.00 $18.00 $8.00 $7,924.80 
7$6,703.20 $184.00 $7.00 $40.25 $15.75 $8.00 $6,958.20 
6$5,745.60 $184.00 $6.00 $34.50 $13.50 $8.00 $5,991.60  
5$4,788.00 $184.00 $5.00 $28.75 $11.25 $8.00 $5,025.00 
4$3,830.40 $184.00 $4.00 $23.00 $9.00 $8.00 $4,058.40 
3$2,872.80 $0.00 $3.00 $17.25 $6.75 $8.00 $2,907.80
2$1,915.20 $0.00 $2.00 $11.50 $4.50 $8.00 $1,941.20  
Note: There is a two (2) credit minimum enrollment requirement at $957.60 per credit.
Students are charged the same tuition rate for 10-16 graduate credits.

Quarterly Fees

CAB Renovation

$5.75 per credit (Max $115.00)

The CAB Renovation fee was voted into place by students several years ago to finance renovation of the building. We’re obligated to charge the fee until the debt is paid-off.

Students enrolled at the Olympia campus will be charged a mandatory fee of $5.75 per credit. Fees collected fund the College Activities Building (CAB) redesign project.

Clean Energy Fee

$1.00 per credit (Max $20.00)

The Clean Energy Fee is used to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resource conservation at Evergreen through the purchase of renewal energy credits and sponsorships of campus clean energy projects.  The fee is  $1.00 per credit, each quarter, as initiated by student body vote in 2005. The fee is governed by the Clean Energy Committee, a partnership between students, staff, and Faculty across Evergreen.

Student Wellness Services Fee

$184.00 per quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring only)

This fee supports Student Wellness Services on campus and is not health insurance. It is a mandatory fee of $184.00 for students attending the Olympia campus who are registered for four (4) or more credits. Student Wellness Services is closed during Summer and no Wellness fees are charged during the Summer quarter.

For more information about what services are provided, please visit their web page at Student Wellness Services.

Late Night Shuttle Fee (Paused)

$5.00 per quarter (Fall, Winter and Spring only)

A mandatory fee of $5.00 per quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring only) will be charged to Olympia campus students. Fees collected will fund a late-night shuttle program to ensure that students have access to safe transportation after regular transit hours.

Transit Fee (Paused)

$2.50 per credit (Max. $30.00)

This is a mandatory fee. All students registered at the Olympia campus will be charged $2.50 per credit up to a maximum of $30.00 per quarter. This program allows all students currently enrolled at the Olympia campus to ride Intercity Transit anywhere in Thurston County by showing their validated student ID card. 

PLEASE NOTE: Effective Winter Quarter 2020, the Transit Fee is currently paused. Intercity Transit is implementing a zero-fare demonstration project and all buses and Dial-A-Lift services operated by Intercity Transit will be zero-fare. The demonstration project is expected to last five years starting January 1, 2020. For additional information please see a FAQ regarding the Transit Fee Pause.

WashPIRG

$8.00 per quarter (optional)

The Washington Public Interest Research Group is a nonprofit, politically unaligned corporation directed to students. Evergreen students have voted to support this organization via automatic billing. An $8.00 charge is added on the student account each quarter along with tuition and fees. This fee can be waived by completing an Optional Fee Waiver Form (PDF) and returning the form to the Student Financial Services Office.

GSU Fee

$2.25 per credit (optional)

The Geoduck Student Union fee supports the annual operations of the student union. This fee can be waived by completing an Optional Fee Waiver Form (PDF) and returning the form to the Student Financial Services Office.

Enrollment Fees

Class Audit

See policies

See Audit Policies for specifics.

Evergreen and Washington State Employees

$100.00 (up to 4 credits)

Evergreen and Washington State Employees must complete the Tuition and Fee Waiver. 

Tuition and Fee Waiver (PDF)

New Student Fee

$300.00 Fall, $170.00 Winter or Spring

New matriculated (degree seeking) undergraduate students enrolling at Evergreen for the first time are assessed a one-time fee which funds an enhanced student transition program designed to increase academic success. Students entering in the Fall quarter are charged $300.00, those entering in Winter or Spring quarter are charged $170.00.

Late Fees

Late Registration Fee

$50.00 – $100.00

A $50.00 late fee for registration additions and changes begins on the Monday of week two of each quarter. A $100.00 late fee for additions and changes begins on the Monday of week three of each quarter. Avoid late fees by registering before the end of the first week of the quarter!

Late Tuition Payment Fee

$50.00 – $75.00

A fee of $50.00 will be charged if tuition is not paid by the 5th calendar day of the quarter. A second late fee of $75.00 will be charged on the 30th calendar day for unpaid tuition. Avoid late fees, pay tuition by the deadline!

Fees and Rates Listing

Tuition rates listed do not include class fees, orientation, or any service fees.
Review the complete listing of fees and rates for 2024-2025 as required by RCW 28B.15.

The Evergreen State College 2024-2025 Fees and Rates Listing (PDF, 500 KB)

Your Obligation

By registering for classes, you incur a legal obligation to pay tuition and fees and will be billed accordingly. This debt may be canceled only if you officially withdraw from the College before the quarterly deadline. Please make note of our tuition deadlines. You will NOT be dropped for non-payment. If you decide not to attend, it is your responsibility to drop classes on time to avoid tuition liabilities.