Evangel University

1111 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802

http://www.evangel.edu/

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School Description

Provided by Evangel University

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.

Evangel University

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Evangel University is a private liberal arts university located in Springfield, Missouri and has, since its foundation, been affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Evangel College became Evangel University on June 8, 1998. The campus sits on that were originally part of O'Reilly General Hospital. The first President of Evangel was Klaude Kendrick who served from 1955-1958. The late Dr. J. Robert Ashcroft, father of the 79th United States Attorney General John Ashcroft, was President of the University from 1958-1974. Dr. Robert Spence is the current President of the University beginning his leadership in 1974 to the current date.

Academics

Evangel is an accredited university with more than 100 undergraduate and 8 graduate academic programs on the cutting edge of today's professional fields. Our standards of excellence attract students who have a strong commitment to academics with a desire to integrate learning, faith and life. Evangel offers 10 departments in which to pursue a major: Behavioral Sciences, Business & Economics, Communication, Education, Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Humanitites, Music, Science & Technology, Social Sciences and Theology. The average class size is 25-30 and student to faculty ration is 16:1.

Student Life

Approximately 1900 students attend Evangel and they come from 49 states and 20 countries. Evangel offers over 40 clubs to get involved in.

Athletics

Evangel has several sports teams: football men's & women's basketball; men's & women's cross-country, indoor and outdoor track; women's volleyball; men's & women's golf; women's tennis; softball & baseball; and men's & women's cheerleading. Evangel is in the NAIA division and offers sports scholarships. Evangel's mascot is the Crusader. There is a student sponsored Club Soccer Team and several intramural sports (flag football/powder-puff football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer). Evangel competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Notable alumni

  • Andy Collins (radio)
  • Admiral Vern Clark
  • Samuel Der-Yeghiayan, United States federal judge for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Joey Greco, host of the television series, Cheaters
  • Sara Groves, Recording artist
  • Ted Dekker, Author
  • Beverly Lewis, Author
  • Todd Tiahrt, United States Congressman
  • Barry Corey, President of Biola University
  • George O. Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,581
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,690
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Evangel University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
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  • Education

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        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Film and Theater See more schools with programs in Film and Theater
      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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      • Spanish Language and Literature
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        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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      • Music Performance
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
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      • Religious/Sacred Music
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  • Business

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      • Accounting and Related Services
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      • Business Administration and Management
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  • Communication & Media

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    • General Journalism
      A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.
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    • Radio & Television Technician
      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.
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  • Education

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      • Special Education and Teaching
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      • Business Teacher Education
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      • Early Childhood Education
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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
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      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
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      • Mathematics Teacher Education
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      • Music Teacher Education
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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      • Spanish Language Teacher Education
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
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  • Natural Sciences

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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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  • Social Sciences

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    • General Social Sciences
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      • American Government and Politics (United States)
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      • Other Social Sciences
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      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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    • Public Administration
      A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Other 3%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 2%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 66%
In-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Missouri 34%
Ohio 6%
Illinois 5%
Wisconsin 4%
Kansas 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 72%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Track (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 12,690    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 12,040    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 735    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,992 34%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 489 2%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,391 68%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,832 63%  
Any Aid:
  97%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 81% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 17%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 590
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 80%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 19, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Evangel University
Springfield, MO 65802
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