Evangel University Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,166
- Admitted
- 808
- Yield
- 40.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Evangel University's acceptance rate has risen from 64.5% in 2014–15 to 69.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,249 to 1,166 (-7%) over that period.
Its 69.3% rate makes Evangel University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.7% for women vs 67.7% for men, a 3-point gap). Evangel University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 40.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,249 | 806 | 64.5% | 329 |
| 2015–16 | 1,484 | 912 | 61.5% | 362 |
| 2016–17 | 1,124 | 847 | 75.4% | 387 |
| 2017–18 | 921 | 915 | 99.3% | 400 |
| 2018–19 | 1,142 | 904 | 79.2% | 372 |
| 2019–20 | 1,084 | 1,048 | 96.7% | 443 |
| 2020–21 | 896 | 855 | 95.4% | 351 |
| 2021–22 | 1,224 | 779 | 63.6% | 307 |
| 2022–23 | 1,449 | 984 | 67.9% | 343 |
| 2023–24 | 1,166 | 808 | 69.3% | 330 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 621 | 439 | 70.7% |
| Men | 545 | 369 | 67.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Evangel University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Evangel University's acceptance rate?
Evangel University's acceptance rate is 69.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (808 admitted of 1,166 applicants).
Is Evangel University test optional?
Evangel University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Evangel University?
Evangel University received 1,166 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 808.
Is Evangel University getting harder to get into?
Evangel University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.5% in 2014–15 to 69.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.evangel.edu/.