Evangel University-College of Online Learning

The online division mirrors Evangel's career-focused strengths, with business administration dominating degree awards (23 annually). Its education department cracked the [Top 50 online teaching programs](https://www.evangel.edu/eu-education-department-named-top-50-in-best-online-teaching-degree-programs/) nationally, leveraging hands-on training and internships. Courses infuse Pentecostal theology across disciplines—from psychology to film—via a required Christian worldview curriculum. The platform emphasizes asynchronous flexibility but maintains small cohorts for discussion, with faculty integrating faith into case studies and assignments. Notably, 70+ programs exist online, though business, education, and counseling see heaviest enrollment.

Online students sign a [Community Covenant](https://www.evangel.edu/college-of-online-learning-community-covenant/) pledging to 'engage Scripture prayerfully'—a rare requirement for distance learners. Virtual chapels and discussion boards replace traditional campus ministries, while Global Connections courses simulate mission trips through cultural immersion projects. The university curates LinkedIn groups for networking among online business and education cohorts. Surprisingly, some online majors like film participate in hybrid intensives using Springfield campus studios, blending digital and tactile learning.

Evangel boasts an 82.7% undergraduate retention rate—well above the national 69.5%—though online-specific data isn't published. U.S. News repeatedly ranks it a [Top Performer in Social Mobility](https://www.evangel.edu/press_releases/us-news-world-report-ranks-evangel-university-a-top-performer-in-social-mobility-for-third-consecutive-year/), suggesting strong outcomes for Pell-eligible students. Research indicates its online graduation rates likely benefit from the Pentecostal community's accountability structures, with alumni often entering faith-based nonprofits, schools, or small businesses. However, salary data remains scarce for online graduates.

Tuition sits at $9,190 annually before aid, with [net price?Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. calculators](https://www.evangel.edu/freshman-net-price-calculator/) estimating final costs based on FAFSA data. The university promotes 'generous' faith-based scholarships, though average awards aren't disclosed. Notably, 85% of traditional undergrads receive aid—a likely proxy for online students—with packages combining federal loans, work-study, and institutional grants. Payment plans allow breaking costs into monthly installments, easing burden for working adult learners.

Evangel's online college uniquely enforces a Pentecostal covenant for distance learners—a theological rigor unmatched by most Christian competitors. Its explosive 22.7% online enrollment growth contrasts with sector-wide declines, suggesting resonance with working adults seeking structured faith integration. The hybrid film/business intensives reveal creative adaptations of hands-on curricula for digital delivery. While lacking elite selectivity, its social mobility focus delivers upward trajectory for first-gen?First-generation (first-gen)A student who would be the first in their immediate family to earn a four-year college degree. Many colleges consider this in context. and minority students within a tight-knit spiritual framework.