- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–640 reading and writing, 500–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
- Average net price: $18,748 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Evangel University reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Evangel University reviews each application.
Evangel University GPA requirements
Evangel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Evangel University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Evangel University acceptance rate
Evangel University admitted 855 of 1,194 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Evangel University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Springfield, Missouri, with 1,511 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Evangel University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1188 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Evangel University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Evangel University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,748 a year at Evangel University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Evangel University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Evangel University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Evangel University students have?
The middle 50% of Evangel University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–640 in reading and writing and 500–620 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Evangel University?
No. Evangel University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Evangel University look for?
Evangel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Evangel University accept?
Evangel University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 855 of 1,194 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at Evangel University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Evangel University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Evangel University?
A lot: Evangel University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Evangel University look at legacy status?
No. Evangel University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Evangel University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Evangel University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Evangel University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,748 a year at Evangel University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Evangel University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Evangel UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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