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Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

The Southwestern Assemblies of God University, commonly referred to as SAGU, owes its existence to three separate schools - the Southwestern Bible School, the Shield of Faith Bible School, and the Southern Bible College. The Southern Bible College and the Shield of Faith Bible School merged in 1940 to form the South Central Bible Institute. This again merged with the Southwestern Bible School to create the Southwestern Bible Institute in 1941. In the late 1940s, the institute came to be known as the Southwestern Assemblies of God College. It was christened the Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 1994. The university is currently located in Waxahachie, Texas.

The Southwestern Assemblies of God University provides both full-time courses as well as distance learning programs for the students. SAGU offers study through the following academic divisions:

  • College of Arts &Profession
  • College of Bible of Church Ministries
  • Harrison School of Graduate Studies

The Southwestern Assemblies of God University's sports teams are members of the National Christian College Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Red River Athletic Association. Nicknamed the Lions, the teams participate in basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and volleyball.

Overview of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX 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.

Areas of Study

Students at Southwestern Assemblies Of God University can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling.

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University has 1,834 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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.

Contacting Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX 75165
General Phone: (888) 937-4010
http://www.sagu.edu

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy105bible studies, youth ministry, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, missionary studies, religious music, ministry, pastoral counseling and ministries, ...
Liberal Arts63general studies, history, English, foreign language and literature, social services
Education And Teaching54elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, music teaching, teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, educational admin and supervision
Therapy And Counseling47counseling psychology, mental health counseling, psychology
Business And Management29business management, marketing, accounting, business
Media4radio and TV tech, media studies
Music3music performance, music
Family And Social Work2social work, child care management

Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Assemblies Of God University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree23826
Master's degree5311
Associate's degree1612

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University had a total enrollment of 1,834 students (1,443 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men55%
Women45%
Full-Time76%
Part-Time24%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate80%
Graduate20%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black15%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
American Indian2%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1921%
20-2124%
22-2421%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-395%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time75 %

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Room and Board (2007)

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University offers campus housing for 851 of its 1,443 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total65063998%31750%
Men33832997%17353%
Women31231099%14446%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,456
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,456
Room and board$ 5,282
Room charge$ 2,690
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,590
Books and supplies$ 1,146
Other expenses$ 4,876

Financial Aid:
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361600)

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Faculty

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$46,0271*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$49,6822*
Associate professoracademic year7$44,8393$46,637
Assistant professoracademic year11$44,9227$44,164
Instructoracademic year6$41,1727$39,021
Lectureracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year37$45,15219$43,582

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballRed River Athletic Conference
BasketballRed River Athletic Conference
BaseballRed River Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total512172
Football27027
Basketball9716
All Other Sports151429

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General

MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Southwestern Assemblies Of God University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Southwestern Assemblies Of God University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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