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Students attend Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, 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, media, and education and teaching.
Evangel University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,810 students at Evangel University (as of 2005).
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 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
Evangel University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 75 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, early childhood education, business teaching, English teaching, education, ... |
| Business And Management | 45 | business management, accounting and related services, marketing studies |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | American government and politics, social studies, English language and literature, social services, history, Spanish language, sociology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 38 | religion, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 23 | radio and TV tech, journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Music | 6 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Evangel University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 321 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, Evangel University had a total enrollment of 1,810 students (1,744 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 35% |
| Ohio | 7% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Evangel University offers campus housing for 1,254 of its 1,744 (full-time) students.
(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 | 881 | 713 | 81% | 423 | 59% |
| Men | 345 | 276 | 80% | 162 | 59% |
| Women | 536 | 437 | 82% | 261 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| 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 | $ 12,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,690 |
| Room and board | $ 4,620 |
| Room charge | $ 2,270 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,525 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $53,499 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 22 | $45,851 | 14 | $46,511 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 22 | $38,219 | 16 | $36,723 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 67 | $45,970 | 32 | $41,998 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| Football | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, 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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Evangel University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing 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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