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Evangel University, often referred to as Evangel or abbreviated as EU, is a private, liberal arts university. It is located in Springfield, Missouri, United States, and was founded in 1955, as the Evangel College. On June 8, 1998, the college was granted university status, along with the present name. The university campus spreads across an area of approximately 80 acres of land. Students of Evangel University are offered bachelor's and master's degrees in various streams, including social work, business, humanities, social sciences, theology, physical education, etc.
The official mascot of the sports teams of Evangel University is the Crusader. The students from the university participate in intercollegiate football, basketball,. cross country, track & field, golf, volleyball, baseball and softball. Students of EU are also encouraged in various intramural sports, such as, powder-puff football, volleyball, flag football, soccer and basketball.
Students attend Evangel University in Springfield, MO, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its Assemblies of God Church status. Evangel University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Evangel University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, mathematics, and media.
Evangel University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570.
Evangel University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,657 students at Evangel University (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Evangel University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Evangel University values student athletics, and belongs to the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Evangel University is to provide opportunities for Assemblies of God individuals to develop academically and intellectually in an accredited Christian liberal arts educational program; and to inspire these individuals in a Pentecostal environlment to develop spiritually, emotionally, and culturally in order to serve God and their fellow man in their chosen careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Evangel University
1111 N Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65802
General Phone: (417) 865-2811
http://www.evangel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 86 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, special ed, music teaching, educational administration, education, ... |
| Business and Management | 57 | business management, accounting and related services, marketing studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 42 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 40 | religion, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | history, social services, social studies, English language and literature, American government and politics, Spanish language, sociology |
| Media | 25 | digital communications, journalism, radio and TV tech |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Evangel University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 324 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Evangel University had a total enrollment of 1,657 students (1,538 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 99% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Evangel University offers campus housing for 1,496 of its 1,538 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,094 | 728 | 67% | 338 | 46% |
| Men | 442 | 292 | 66% | 148 | 51% |
| Women | 652 | 436 | 67% | 190 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,060 |
| Room and board | $ 5,410 |
| Room charge | $ 2,760 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,580 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Evangel University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246300)
Evangel University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 31 | $60,910 | 4 | $61,446 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 23 | $51,963 | 14 | $52,093 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 20 | $44,823 | 11 | $43,975 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 75 | $53,517 | 31 | $49,246 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 78 | 254 |
| Football | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| Baseball | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Track | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 48 | 62 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Evangel University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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