Admissions Requirements

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See the College of Online Learning, graduate programs, and seminary Catalog sections for information regarding their admissions processes.

College of Arts and Sciences/Traditional Undergraduate Students

Students seeking admission should keep the aims and objectives of Evangel University in mind before making application. These objectives are carefully outlined in this Catalog in the General Information section and in the Student Development section under Objectives and Total Environment for Learning. By the act of accepting admission to Evangel University, students acknowledge and agree to the following: That they will be bound by and comply with the University standards and policies, including but not limited to those standards and policies set forth in this Catalog and in the Student Code of Social Conduct. Primary and ultimate responsibility for knowing and conforming to these standards, policies, and degree requirements resides with the individual student.

A student seeking admission to Evangel University is invited to apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions online.

To schedule a campus visit, register online at or call the Campus Visit Coordinator Office at 1-800-EVANGEL x 7651.

Letters should be addressed to Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Evangel University, 1111 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65802. E-mail: admissions@evangel.edu.

Although application for admission may be made at any time, candidates for admission as a freshman for the fall semester should submit formal application as early as possible during their last year of high school. 

Admission Requirements

Candidates demonstrating academic ability, moral character, personal integrity and a desire to pursue a liberal arts education are considered for admission to Evangel. All applicants affirm their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and commit to Evangel University’s Community Covenant.

First-Year Students
  1. Graduation from high school is one of the basic requirements for admission to Evangel University. Individuals having the equivalent of a high school diploma, such as the General Education Development (GED) examination, may also be admitted. Documents verifying high school graduation must be on file with the Registrar's Office prior to the end of the first semester.
  2. A minimum of a 2.5 GPA in core academic classes (English, math, social sciences, and natural sciences). The recommended distribution is three units of English, two units of math, two units of social science, and one unit of natural science.
  3. In some cases, a student with a weaker academic record may be considered on a probationary status, however, to remain at Evangel, the student must meet scholastic requirements.
  4. Applicants to Evangel University who earn less than 15 college credits after high school graduation prior to enrolling at EU are considered freshmen for admission and scholarship purposes. A student can pursue admission through two different routes. First, requirements for full admission include a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 20 ACT, 1030 SAT (ERW-Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus Math), or a 66 CLT (Classic Learning Test). Secondly students applying as test optional will be evaluated based on their application and high school transcript. A minimum 2.5 high school cum GPA is required for consideration.  You can find information regarding the ACT, SAT and CLT at the following: www.actstudent.org), SAT (www.sat.collegeboard.org), CLC https://www.cltexam.com/). Most high schools administer these tests; however, in cases where the high school does not, the websites provided or the guidance counselor or principal at the school can provide information about the examinations. The codes for Evangel are SAT: 6198, ACT: 2296.
  5. A student may apply online. In addition to the online application, applicants must submit their high school transcript(s) and ACT or SAT scores to complete their file for admissions.
Transfer Students
  1. Transfer students are accepted from regionally accredited colleges/universities based on transcripts and satisfactory student records. Credits may be granted for most standard university courses with grades of C- or higher.
  2. In the evaluation of credits from institutions accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, all general education, biblical studies, theology, and missions courses are accepted in transfer if Evangel University has generally equivalent courses. All transfer credits which exceed the maximum permitted in Core Curriculum or in a major, concentration, or minor are accepted in transfer and will be listed on the EU transcript but may be counted only toward the total credits required for graduation.
  3. Except under unusual circumstances, no student who has been suspended from a previous college/university may be accepted for admission until he or she is eligible for readmission at that school. Students who have been on probation at other colleges/universities will enter with the same status upon admission to Evangel University.
  4. No more than 64 semester hours of work from community/junior colleges may apply to a degree. To assure that a graduate of EU has had opportunity to experience the distinctive philosophy of the University as well as to demonstrate overall expertise in his or her area, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours of his or her major or concentration under Evangel University guidance and approval. For Education majors, in addition to the major, no more than 50 percent of professional education courses are accepted in transfer.
  5. Transfer students classified as seniors must complete at least 30 semester hours of work in residence at Evangel University before qualifying for a degree. Those who transfer as Education majors are required to complete the equivalent of three semesters in residence at the University (two semesters to include a minimum of 30 semester hours plus the student teaching semester).
  6. See Graduation: General Requirements for the English proficiency requirement.
  7. See Core Curriculum Requirements later in this Catalog section for specific transfer policies for incoming students in the Core Curriculum program.
Character Requirements

All applicants must show evidence of good moral character and must agree to abide by the academic and social regulations of the University. As part of the application for admission, all students must show a Christian commitment and agree to abide by the Evangel University Student Handbook and the Evangel Community Covenant. In most cases, one's statement of commitment meets this requirement.

Health Certification Requirements

Each student accepted for admission to Evangel University is required to complete and return a Health History form, Immunization Records, and a TB Screening Survey before arriving on campus. This form is mailed to each prospective student and is available for download online. All Evangel students must show proof of having a tetanus diphtheria booster (TD) within the past 10 years and two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) after the 1st birthday. The Health History and Immunization Record should be sent directly to Evangel University Health Services. Athletes: this form is required in addition to the Athletic Department's sports physical form. Students will not be allowed to complete the registration process until this information is on file in Health Services.

International Students

An international applicant is defined as any student applying to Evangel University who holds a visa allowing study and is not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or asylee.

International applicants are considered for admission under the same criteria as a freshman or a transfer student with the following additional requirements:

  1. English proficiency is required for students whose first language is not English. This proficiency can be met with an acceptable TOEFL score as follows:
    1. 507 for paper-based, or
    2. 180 for computer based, or
    3. 64 for internet based, or
    4. 5 for essentials
  2. Affidavit of support and bank statements verifying ability to pay.
  3. A photocopy of the name page of the applicant’s passport. If the applicant does not yet have a passport, the applicant must include the name as it appears on the applicant’s national identity card or birth certificate.

Admissions Procedures

Students interested in attending Evangel University must apply online at www.evangel.edu. After submission of online application, additional supporting documents will be required. When all documents have been received, the admission decision may take up to two weeks.

After acceptance, all students confirm their intent to enroll at Evangel University by submitting their $200 Enrollment Deposit (refundable until May 1st for students applying for the Fall semester and December 1st for the Spring semester). If a student decides not to attend EU during a given semester, the deposit is transferable to the next semester.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions must receive the following documents to consider an applicant for admission:

  1. Completed online application
  2. High school transcript (required for all students who have not completed 15 credits of college-level coursework after graduation from high school)
  3. For students not participating in Evangel’s Test Optional admissions route, the ACT, SAT or CLT scores are required for admission.
  4. Official College Transcripts (required for each college attended for students who have completed college-level coursework)

Failure to submit accurate admission documents may result in the suspension of a student from classes and the withholding of the University's transcript and credit.

Special Student Applicants. Special students are those who by permission of the Admissions Office are admitted to certain courses without being required to satisfy all entrance requirements or carry the number of courses prescribed for regular students. Work done by special students does not count toward a degree unless such students justify regular standing by completing all admission procedures. The Center for Holy Lands Studies trip to Israel participants will be admitted as special students to Evangel University.

Readmission Applicants. Students interrupting their educational programs by not enrolling any subsequent spring or fall semester must apply for Readmission to the Admissions Office. When additional coursework has been completed at other institutions, official transcripts must be submitted. Readmissions must be approved by the Registrar’s Office, the Student Life Office, The Financial Aid Office, and the Bursar.

Next Steps for Admitted Students

Once admitted, students may submit their enrollment fee and complete their health forms. The enrollment fee is required before registering for classes. Housing reservations for students living on campus can be made once the enrollment fee has been submitted.

Enrollment Fee. When admission is granted, a nontransferable enrollment fee is required to secure scholarships and/or grant offers, and the student’s place in the upcoming class. The deposit can be paid at any time but is only refundable if paid and a refund is requested before May 1 for the fall semester or December 1 for the spring semester.

Admission Categories

If accepted, the student will receive an official letter of acceptance valid for up to one year from the date of the letter. Students may enter a degree completion or graduate cohort upon meeting minimum requirements for admission to the specific program. There are three categories of acceptance.

  1. Regular Acceptance. All admission criteria have been fulfilled, and all admission materials have been received.
  2. Conditional Acceptance. The student has not met all admission requirements. Remaining requirements must be fulfilled before the deadlines states in the acceptance letter.
  3. Probational Acceptance. Students admitted who have not achieved the minimum GPA or other assessment criteria will receive Probational Acceptance. Students admitted probationally are encouraged to meet with their advisor following matriculation to help ensure academic success.

Financial Registration. Early registration for the Fall semester begins in June.  Register before August 1st to have the $100 Registration Fee waived. Beginning August 1st, all students will be required to pay the standard $100 Registration Fee.

Admissions of Veterans. Evangel welcomes the opportunity to assist veterans or veteran dependent applicants with their academic plans and preparation for the future. Veterans, their dependents, and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans who plan to attend and who claim benefits Under any of the federal or state educational programs should apply directly to their nearby Department of Veterans Affairs Office for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This can be completed online at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/. The COE should be presented to the Admiral Vern Clark Veteran’s Student Center Director at Evangel University as soon as it is received to avoid a delay in payment. Please note: If this is not received by the time of registration, there may be extensive delays in housing allowance, book stipends and tuition payments to the school.

To be eligible for full-time benefits, a College of Arts and Sciences student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. This amount may be decreased for COL, Graduate, and Seminary programs. Please see the respective programs for more information.

One cannot receive educational benefits for auditing courses. VA regulations required a student to take courses that apply to one’s degree program and that one makes satisfactory progress toward the degree. Veteran’s benefits will be terminated for a student who fails maintain satisfactory progress or receives dismissal for academic or disciplinary reasons. Students are required to notify the VA Regional Office of any enrollment changes or the termination of enrollment. The VA toll-free number is 1-877-823-2378.

Admission of International Applicants. Evangel University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. An international applicant is defined as any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien. International applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

  1. English proficiency is required for students whose first language is not English. This proficiency can be met with an acceptable TOEFL score as follows:
    1. 507 for paper-based, or
    2. 180 for computer based, or
    3. 64 for internet based, or
    4. 5 for essentials
  2. Evidence of ability to pay for one full year of estimated costs for educational costs and living expenses. To show financial ability, international applicants must:
    1. Submit a $5,000 down payment to Evangel University.
    2. Complete and submit the Evangel Financial Guarantee Form
    3. Submit a separate bank letter or affidavit on bank letterhead, signed by a bank official
    4. Complete enrollment with Evangel University in order for an I-20 to be issued.
  3. Complete and submit the Health History and Information form along with immunization verification of:
    1. Up-to-date Tetanus Vaccine (within the previous 10 years)
    2. Two doses of MMR Vaccine (two doses given after age 1, at least 30 days apart)
    3. Online TB Screening Survey