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Moderately selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Evangel University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Evangel University, a private college in Missouri, reports a 72% acceptance rate and sits in the moderately selective band. In practice that means it admits more applicants than it rejects, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Evangel University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Evangel University weighs, where it ranks among Missouri schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
1040-1260
of admitted students
Type
Private
Springfield, MO
Average net price
$18,669
per year after aid

What do students study at Evangel University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Education · 48 (19%)Business, Management and Marketing · 41 (16.2%)Psychology · 23 (9.1%)Visual and Performing Arts · 20 (7.9%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 19 (7.5%)Theology and Religious Vocations · 18 (7.1%)Communication and Journalism · 13 (5.1%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 12 (4.7%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 11 (4.3%)Public Administration and Social Service · 11 (4.3%)

Will I get into Evangel University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Evangel University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Evangel University?

Your odds at Evangel University are not the same as its 72% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Evangel University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Evangel University hard to get into?

Evangel University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 72% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Evangel University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Evangel University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Evangel University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Evangel University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Evangel University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Evangel University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1150 SAT?

About 94% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1150 SAT, the middle of Evangel University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1260 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Evangel University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 104025th pctSAT 1150middleSAT 126075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.543%Target63%Likely71%Safety35%Target
2.871%Safety84%Safety89%Safety69%Likely
3.188%Safety94%Safety96%Safety89%Safety
3.496%Safety98%Safety98%Safety97%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/evangel-university.

How to get into Evangel University

Built from Evangel University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Evangel University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Evangel University carries about a 3.21 core GPA and a 1210 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1040 to 1260 SAT (21 to 27 ACT). Submit a score at 1150 or higher; below 1040, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Evangel University weighs

Evangel University rates rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Evangel University's exact dates at www.evangel.edu.

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How many students apply to Evangel University, and how many get in?

Evangel University admitted 808 of the 1,166 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 69.3%. 330 enrolled. Roughly 41% of admitted students enrolled, a typical yield for a school in this range. Evangel University enrolls about 1,229 undergraduates in total, 50% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Applied
1,166
fall 2023
Admitted
808
69.3% of applicants
Enrolled
330
41% yield
Undergraduates
1,229
Springfield, midsize city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Evangel University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Evangel University scored between 1040 and 1260 on the SAT (average 1188). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 21 to 27. A score above 1260 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1040 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Evangel University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1040-1260
average 1188
ACT middle 50%
21-27
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Evangel University looks for

What Evangel University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Evangel University are rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Evangel University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered

SAT score positioning at Evangel University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Evangel University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
Colleges for a 1120 SAT →Colleges for a 22 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Evangel University cost after financial aid?

Evangel University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $39,956 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $28,548. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,669 a year, and it ranges from $16,198 for families earning under $30,000 to $21,290 for families earning over $110,000. 31% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$39,956
per year, before aid
Average net price
$18,669
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
31%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$16,198
$30k to $48k$13,584
$48k to $75k$16,635
$75k to $110k$19,210
Over $110k$21,290

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Evangel University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Evangel University student who received federal aid earns $46,573 a year, up from $39,332 at six years. 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $24,736; 74% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$46,573
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
65%
within six years
Retention
76%
return for year two
Median debt
$24,736
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Evangel University compares in Missouri

Evangel University ranks #20 most selective of 35 schools in Missouri in our database.

Among the 35 Missouri schools we track, Evangel University ranks #20 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Washington University in St. Louis (12%) and College of the Ozarks (12%) sit nearby, which makes Missouri a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Washington University in St. Louis
12%acceptance · MO
College of the Ozarks
12%acceptance · MO
William Jewell College
38%acceptance · MO
Harris-Stowe State University
50%acceptance · MO
Lindenwood University
57%acceptance · MO
Drury University
58%acceptance · MO
Missouri-St. Louis
63%acceptance · MO
Central Missouri
64%acceptance · MO
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Similar to Evangel University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Evangel University often weigh Canisius University, Quinnipiac University, and Stetson University, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Canisius University
72%acceptance · NY
Quinnipiac University
72%acceptance · CT
Stetson University
72%acceptance · FL
Grove City College
72%acceptance · PA
Kentucky Wesleyan College
72%acceptance · KY
Luther College
72%acceptance · IA

Frequently asked questions

What is Evangel University's acceptance rate?

Evangel University admitted 808 of 1,166 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 69.3% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 41% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Evangel University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1040 to 1260 on the SAT and 21 to 27 on the ACT. A score above 1260 is in the top quarter of admits. Evangel University is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Evangel University test-optional?

Yes. Evangel University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Evangel University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Evangel University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $18,669 a year against a sticker price of about $39,956. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $16,198 on average.

What do Evangel University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Evangel University are $46,573 a year among students who received federal aid, and 65% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Evangel University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Evangel University weighs rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Evangel University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Evangel University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Evangel University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Evangel University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.