C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Evangel University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Springfield, Missouri 65802
Evangel University campus, Springfield, MO
Evangel University campus, Springfield, MO. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
C
43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,157
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
69%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Evangel University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,573
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,332
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,736
Median debt at graduation
65%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,188
Average SAT
31.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 28th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Evangel University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$64,005$61,176-31%#963 of 966#963—
Marketing$30,579$56,063-19%#448 of 516#416$22,135
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,610$55,483-19%#952 of 1176#861$22,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$28,656$47,415-6%#101 of 158#82$26,275
Religion/Religious Studies$25,640$46,205+12%#26 of 45#20$22,369
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$45,034-17%#538 of 610#491—
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$41,357$44,988+5%#13 of 29#7$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$34,872$43,968-14%#317 of 345#303$28,154
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$36,005$38,614-19%#657 of 680#646$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$36,585—————
Psychology$25,512$35,914-29%#1019 of 1027#1007$24,736

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Evangel University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $210,777
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,109/mo — vs ~$507/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65806 (5.6% cap, Springfield)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where Evangel University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
of 13 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $25,922 $25,922
Room $4,566
Board $4,610
Total Cost (On-Campus) $40,920 $40,920

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
89%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 34 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 28 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Psychology, General 23 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 22 grads/yr Divinity/Ministry 21 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 19 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 16 grads/yr Theology/Theological Studies 12 grads/yr Music, General 12 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11 grads/yr Bible/Biblical Studies 11 grads/yr Social Work 11 grads/yr Missions/Missionary Studies 10 grads/yr Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 10 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8 grads/yr Accounting and Related Services, Other 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Evangel University's top programs commonly pursue.

Instructional coordinators
$75k/yr 232,600 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Student Demographics

2,157
Total Students
52%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 8%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%
Hybrid (Some Online) 19%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Evangel University?
Evangel University has an acceptance rate of 69%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Evangel University?
Tuition at Evangel University is $25,922 for in-state students and $25,922 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Evangel University?
The graduation rate at Evangel University is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Evangel University a good school?
Evangel University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Evangel University?
Evangel University has a total enrollment of 2,157 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Evangel University — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to Evangel University

Compare with other 4-Year private non-profit institutions of similar size.

C+
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO · 3,840 students
C+
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · 3,496 students
C+
Drury University
Springfield, MO · 1,596 students
C+
Cox College
Springfield, MO · 795 students
C+
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO · 789 students
C+
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO · 886 students

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology