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Evergreen State College Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the The Evergreen State College data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About The Evergreen State College
The Evergreen State College is a public liberal arts institution located in Olympia, Washington. Founded in 1967, the school offers interdisciplinary academic programs and narrative evaluations instead of standard letter grades. Evergreen offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various fields and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Evergreen’s main campus covers 1,000 acres of forest near Puget Sound, and is the largest public campus in the state. The college also operates a satellite campus in Tacoma. Evergreen offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various fields and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
What happened?
Evergreen State College experienced a data breach between May 21, 2025 and June 10, 2025. The cybersecurity incident involved unauthorized access to a legacy file share system where files containing sensitive student information were accessed.
By Oct. 1, 2025, Evergreen determined that several thousand students were affected by the cyberattack. Notification letters were mailed to affected individuals on Oct. 17, 2025.
Information exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Full date of birth
- Student ID number
The data breach was also disclosed to the Washington Attorney General on Oct. 17, 2025, reporting 7,727 Washington residents affected.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification letter from The Evergreen State College, it means your personal information may have been compromised. Even if you have not noticed any suspicious activity, it is important to take steps to protect yourself.
- Credit monitoring and identity protection services: Enroll in the 12 free months of Experian IdentityWorks credit montioring and identity protection services, offered by the college.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their legal rights and pursue compensation if eligible. You do not have to navigate this situation alone.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in The Evergreen State College data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of those impacted.
Fill out the form below to find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and pursue a data breach claim
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