What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 359 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 78 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
13% of men in fraternities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
302,912 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Nearest hub airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.8 of 20
Elevation
179 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
33°F
July high
78°F
Annual snowfall
3.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
6 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,600 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Saint Martin's University8 mi
- Pacific Lutheran University26 mi
- Faith International University26 mi
- University of Puget Sound27 mi
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus28 mi
- City University of Seattle48 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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