Evangel University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,922

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,748

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

69.3%

1,166 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,157

73.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64%

229 Graduates

About

Evangel University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Evangel University were Curriculum & Instruction (59 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (21 degrees), and Other Theology & Religious Vocations (18 degrees).

In 2023, 490 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Evangel University. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (359 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Evangel University is $25,922, which is $1,347 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Evangel University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 606 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Evangel University is $25,922, which is $1,347 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,748.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Evangel University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,922

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Evangel University was $25,922. The cost of tuition at Evangel University is $1,347 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Evangel University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,748

2023 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Evangel University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,748. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Evangel University grew by 10.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Evangel University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,104

Room and Board

$880

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Evangel University was of $8,104 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.66% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $880. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Evangel University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Evangel University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.53% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Evangel University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Evangel University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 606 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Evangel University received 1,166 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,166 applicants, 808 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,157 students enrolled at Evangel University in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Evangel University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

808

Accepted Out of 1,166

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Evangel University was 69.3% (808 admissions from 1,166 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 19.5%, while admissions declined by 17.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Evangel University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2017)

Scores Submitted (2017)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Evangel University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Evangel University had a total enrollment of 2,157 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Evangel University is 1,591 students and the part-time enrollment is 566. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Evangel University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Evangel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.54% Black or African American, 4.45% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, and 0.881% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Evangel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (34.3%) and Black or African American Male (3.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Evangel University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,157 students. The full-time enrollment at Evangel University is 1,591 and the part-time enrollment is 566. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Evangel University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Evangel University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Evangel University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Evangel University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Evangel University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,587 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
175 enrolled students
Black or African American
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Evangel University is 73.6% White, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.54% Black or African American, 4.45% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, and 0.881% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 71 students (3.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 90 more women than men received degrees from Evangel University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Evangel University is white (359 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Evangel University is Curriculum & Instruction (59 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (21 degrees) and Other Theology & Religious Vocations (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Evangel University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (72 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), and Education (140 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Evangel University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,511,288 people), Secondary school teachers (491,270 people), Education administrators (280,346 people), Other managers (214,343 people), and Special education teachers (204,573 people).

The most specialized majors at Evangel University in 2023 are Theology (72 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), Education (140 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Communications (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Evangel University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Evangel University are Theology (72 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), Education (140 degrees), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Communications (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Evangel University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,027,301 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,689 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (327,144 people), Outpatient care centers (223,586 people), and Religious organizations (177,466 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Evangel University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded
General Psychology
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Evangel University was General Business Administration & Management with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Evangel University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

200

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

290

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 200 degrees were awarded to men at Evangel University, which is 0.69 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (290).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Evangel University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Evangel University in Other Theology & Religious Vocations, which is 8 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Evangel University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 7.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Evangel University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Evangel University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
359 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Evangel University is white (359 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
206 degrees awarded
White Male
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Evangel University is white female (206 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (153 degrees).

Operations

Evangel University has an endowment valued at nearly $25.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 371k (1.43%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Evangel University had a total salary expenditure of 43.4M. Evangel University employs 28 Professors, 26 Assistant professors and 24 Associate professors. Most academics at Evangel University are Male Professor (22), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Evangel University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Endowment

$25.9M

2023 Endowment

1.66%

growth from 2022

Evangel University has an endowment valued at about $25.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Evangel University grew 1.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Evangel University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.3M

2023 Salaries

9.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Evangel University paid a median of $19.3M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($43.4M) and a 9.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.96% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Evangel University paid a total of $5.02M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Evangel University were Professor with 28 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Associate professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Evangel University were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Evangel University was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Male Associate professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Evangel University.

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