by our College Data Analytics TeamEvangel University is a private not-for-profit institution in Springfield, Missouri enrolling 1,229 undergraduates. It accepts 72% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 65%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,653 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 32%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Evangel University ranks #1,653 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 32%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Evangel University was awarded 18 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Evangel as #1,653 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
Evangel is also ranked #39 on the Best Colleges in Missouri list.
See all of the rankings for Evangel University.
Evangel University has an acceptance rate of 72%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
About 2% of students accepted to Evangel submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640. Math scores were between 500 and 620.
Evangel received ACT scores from 31% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 21 and 27.
Learn more about Evangel University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Evangel University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Evangel University is 29%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
Evangel University has a freshmen retention rate of 76%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Evangel for first-time, full-time students is 65%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Evangel University.
In the current academic year, there are 1,229 undergraduates at Evangel.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Evangel University.
The overall average net price of Evangel is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16,198 | $13,584 | $16,635 | $19,210 | $21,290 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Evangel, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Evangel, approximately 74% of students took out student loans averaging $7,751 a year. That adds up to $31,004 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 5.3%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Evangel University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Evangel University make around $46,573 per year during the early years of their employment. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Evangel University make the most money.
Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Springfield, Missouri. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Evangel University.
Contact details for Evangel University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1111 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802-2125 |
| Phone: | 4178652815 |
| Website: | www.evangel.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangel_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/evangeluniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/EvangelUniv |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 24 majors graduated from Evangel University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 543 | NA |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 65 | NA |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 50 | $34,203 |
| Business Administration & Management | 45 | $43,454 |
| Educational Administration | 44 | NA |
| Other Theology & Religion | 37 | NA |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 28 | $44,105 |
| Health & Physical Education | 25 | NA |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 23 | $32,091 |
| Biblical Studies | 23 | NA |
357 students took at least one online class at Evangel University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Evangel University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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