Evangel University is a private nonprofit smaller four-year college in Springfield, MO, focused on bachelor’s-level study with an urban campus setting, with about 1,229 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 71.6%, listed tuition around $28,548 and typical net price of $18,669 after grants, first-year retention of 76.4%, about 65.0% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $39,332 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Evangel University

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

D+

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
C

$18,669Average net price

Outcomes
C

65.0%Graduation rate

Career
F

$39,332Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
D-

31.2%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Evangel University

Tuition (in-state)
$28,548
Tuition (out-of-state)
$28,548
Total cost of attendance
$39,956
Average net price
$18,669
Acceptance rate
71.6%
Total enrollment
1,229
Graduation rate
65.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,332

Key rankings for Evangel University

Where Evangel University ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#803 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,286 of 1,816

Earnings

#905 of 1,808

Retention

#569 of 1,850

Graduation

#1,044 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Evangel University

Evangel University in Springfield, MO is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Midsize city
  • 1,229 undergraduates
Average net price$18,669
Acceptance rate71.6%
Pell Grant recipient share31.2%
Graduation rate65.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$39,332
First-year retention76.4%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Evangel University

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$18,669
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$39,332

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
76.4%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
65.0%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
71.6%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
31.2%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$39,956
Listed tuition (in-state)$28,548
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$28,548
Room and board (on campus)$8,948
Average net price (after aid)$18,669

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $26,816.

How Evangel University compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Plains (region 4).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$18,669
State (MO)$19,928
Region$20,194
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$39,332
State (MO)$40,832
Region$46,267
National$45,225

Retention

This school76.4%
State (MO)70.5%
Region71.6%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school65.0%
State (MO)54.1%
Region54.0%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$24,736
State (MO)$21,000
Region$22,368
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (MO) Region Nation
Net price$18,669Below national median$19,928$20,194$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$39,332Below national median$40,832$46,267$45,225
Retention76.4%Above national median70.5%71.6%74.9%
Graduation65.0%Above national median54.1%54.0%54.4%
Acceptance rate71.6%Below national median72.6%79.0%77.0%
Pell share31.2%Below national median32.0%30.4%33.9%
Median debt$24,736Above national median$21,000$22,368$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Evangel University

Campus settingMidsize city
Official websitewww.evangel.edu/
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Full-time faculty29.2%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,330

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women50.1%
Men49.9%
Black or African American4.7%
Hispanic / Latino5.5%
White74.9%
Asian1.2%
Two or more races5.0%
International students4.2%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Evangel University

Common questions about Evangel University, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Evangel University located?

Evangel University is located in Springfield, MO. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Evangel University?

Evangel University is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Evangel University (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $28,548 for in-state students and $28,548 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $18,669. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Evangel University's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 71.6% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Evangel University's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,229. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Evangel University?

Median earnings six years after entry at Evangel University are roughly $39,332. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 65.0% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Evangel University?

Among similar schools nationwide, Evangel University stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#803 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,286 of 1,816); First-year retention (#905 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#569 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#1,044 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Evangel University?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Evangel University’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Evangel University
FieldValue
InstitutionEvangel University
Official websitewww.evangel.edu/
City, stateSpringfield, MO
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment1,229
Listed tuition (in-state)$28,548
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$28,548
Listed tuition (generic)$28,548
Total cost of attendance$39,956
Room and board (on campus)$8,948
Average net price$18,669
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$39,332
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$41,521
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$46,573
Median loan debt$24,736
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention76.4%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)65.0%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate71.6%
SAT average1,188
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share31.2%
Share with federal loans74.3%
Part-time enrollment share0.7%
Campus settingMidsize city
Student–faculty ratio15
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,330
Full-time faculty share29.2%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women50.1%
Share of undergraduates, men49.9%
Share of undergraduates, Black4.7%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic5.5%
Share of undergraduates, White74.9%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.2%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races5.0%
Share of undergraduates, international4.2%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Evangel University

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.