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Evangel University
Evangel University says yes to 71.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $46,573 median earnings.
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Evangel University sits in Springfield proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $61,176 four years out. 31.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,229 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Evangel University received 1,166 applications and admitted 808 (69.3%), with 330 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Evangel University's 71.6% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Evangel University compares
| Evangel University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.6% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,548 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,573 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
At $46,573, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($47,885). Look at Evangel University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $28,548 regardless of where you're from. At Evangel University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,229 — Evangel University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
65% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Evangel University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Evangel University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,176 |
| Marketing | $56,063 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,483 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $47,415 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $46,205 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,034 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $44,988 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,968 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,614 |
| Psychology, General | $35,914 |
Median earnings for these 10 Evangel University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,573 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Evangel University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Evangel University?
Evangel University doesn't look at test scores; its 71.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Evangel University's acceptance rate?
69.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 808 admitted from 1,166 applicants.
How much does Evangel University cost?
At Evangel University, published tuition is $28,548 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Evangel University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Evangel University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,573 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Hannibal-LaGrange University — 72.6% admitted
- Cottey College — 69.2% admitted
- University of Central Missouri — 63.8% admitted
- Calvary University — 71.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.