Evangel University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Springfield, MO
  • 3.5 4 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

Overview

Total enrollment

2,289
Evangel University overview
Evangel University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Evangel University is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Springfield, Missouri, positioned in the southwestern part of the state approximately 165 miles south of Kansas City. Founded in 1955 as a training center for the Assemblies of God denomination, the campus occupies a former World War II-era military hospital complex, retaining some of its original architecture while incorporating modern academic facilities. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in behavioral sciences, business, education, and ministry preparation, maintaining selective admission standards consistent with its religious mission. Students are required to live on campus through their junior year, with seven residential halls available for student housing, and the institution competes in NAIA Division I athletics as the Valor.

Ratings

Evangel University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Evangel University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1260
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27

Acceptance Rate

71.6%
Evangel University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 38.9%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$28,548
Costs for Evangel University
Fee Cost
Tuition $28,548
Books and Supplies $942
Other Fees $1,330
Room and Board $8,948
Budget for Other Expenses $3,752
Total One Year Cost $43,520

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Evangel University are Business, Education, and Human Services. 28% of students major in Business, 18% in Education, and 9% in Human Services.

  • Business 28%
  • Education 18%
  • Human Services 9%
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies 7%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177339.

GPA calculator: Evangel University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026