Waxahachie, Texas is home to Southwestern Assemblies Of God University. Waxahachie is a town not far from a more urbanized area. Students select the school partly because it is a Assemblies of God Church school. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in music and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 52% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 510. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,670 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of God University is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross culturally so as to successfully fill evangelistic, missionary and church ministry roles and to provide quality educational and professional Christian service wherever needed throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX 75165
General Phone: (888) 937-4010
Admissions Phone: (888) 937-4010
Financial Aid Phone: (888) 937-4010
http://www.sagu.edu
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 152 | bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, youth ministry, religious education, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Education And Teaching | 68 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, education, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 64 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | general studies, history, social services |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, accounting, business |
| Media | 14 | communication studies |
| Music | 9 | music, voice |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Assemblies Of God University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 292 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 66 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 7 |
In 2005, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University had a total enrollment of 1,670 students (1,425 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 57% |
| Louisiana | 6% |
| Oklahoma | 6% |
| Arkansas | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University offers campus housing for 819 of its 1,425 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waxahachie, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 489 | 252 | 52% | 252 | 100% |
| Men | 249 | 136 | 55% | 136 | 100% |
| Women | 240 | 116 | 48% | 116 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 36% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (888) 937-4010
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,560 |
| Room and board | $ 4,798 |
| Room charge | $ 2,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,554 |
| Books and supplies | $ 688 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,091 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (888) 937-4010
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $45,003 | 4 | $48,100 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $41,585 | 5 | $41,870 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $38,014 | 6 | $39,697 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $35,963 | 4 | $35,860 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $40,422 | 19 | $41,230 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 16 | 54 |
| Football | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 12 | 13 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music, General
Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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