Evangel University

www.evangel.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,434

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,641

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.43%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

63.6%

1,224 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,100

77% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.5%

208 Graduates

About

Evangel University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Evangel University were Curriculum & Instruction (42 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (18 degrees), and Other Theology & Religious Vocations (17 degrees).

In 2021, 582 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Evangel University. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (453 degrees), 7.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Evangel University is $24,434, which is $1,250 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Evangel University is $24,434, which is $1,250 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,641.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Evangel University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,434

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Evangel University was $24,434. The cost of tuition at Evangel University is $1,250 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$21,641

2021 Value

6.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Evangel University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,641. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Evangel University grew by 6.8%.

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

$7,061

Room and Board

$942

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Evangel University was of $7,061 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $942. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.1% 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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Evangel University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.3% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.43%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Evangel University was 1.43%, which represents 8 out of the 561 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 1,224 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,224 applicants, 779 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,100 students enrolled at Evangel University in 2021.

Evangel University has an overall enrollment yield of 39.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

779

Accepted Out of 1,224

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Evangel University was 63.6% (779 admissions from 1,224 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 95.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.6%, while admissions declined by −8.89%..

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.

Enrollment

Evangel University had a total enrollment of 2,100 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Evangel University is 1,616 students and the part-time enrollment is 484. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Evangel University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Evangel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.3% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.52% Two or More Races, 3.86% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1% Asian, and 0.333% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Evangel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.5%), followed by White Male (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Evangel University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,100 students. The full-time enrollment at Evangel University is 1,616 and the part-time enrollment is 484. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Evangel University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

74%

2021 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,540 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
235 enrolled students
Two or More Races
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Evangel University is 73.3% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.52% Two or More Races, 3.86% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1% Asian, and 0.333% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 81 students (3.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 76 more women than men received degrees from Evangel University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Evangel University is white (453 degrees awarded). There were 7.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Evangel University is Curriculum & Instruction (42 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (18 degrees) and Other Theology & Religious Vocations (17 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (117 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (145 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 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 (1,705,811 people), Secondary school teachers (422,950 people), Education administrators (298,877 people), Social workers, all other (257,244 people), and Special education teachers (190,293 people).

The most specialized majors at Evangel University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (117 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (145 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Evangel University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (117 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (145 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,004,904 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (397,593 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (316,964 people), Individual & family services (260,576 people), and Outpatient care centers (222,159 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 (2021)

Biblical Studies
41 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Evangel University was Biblical Studies with 41 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

253

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

329

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 253 degrees were awarded to men at Evangel University, which is 0.769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (329).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Evangel University in Biblical Studies, which is 2.15 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Evangel University in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.67 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Evangel University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Evangel University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
453 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
62 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Evangel University is white (453 degrees awarded). There were 7.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

1.55% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
251 degrees awarded
White Male
202 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Evangel University is white female (251 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (202 degrees).

Operations

Evangel University has an endowment valued at nearly $24.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.45M (10.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Evangel University had a total salary expenditure of 37.4M. Evangel University employs 29 Professors, 29 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Evangel University are Male Professor (19), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Evangel University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 44 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$24.4M

2021 Endowment

15.8%

growth from 2020

Evangel University has an endowment valued at about $24.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Evangel University grew 15.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.1M 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

$16.9M

2021 Salaries

4.96%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Evangel University paid a median of $16.9M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($37.4M) and a 4.96% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Evangel University paid a total of $5.06M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Evangel University were Professor with 29 employees, Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Evangel University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Evangel University was Male Professor with 19 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.