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Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 738
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Waxahachie, Texas, SAGU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that SAGU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SAGU is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at SAGU is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SAGU do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,404

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,404

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University received on average $12,024 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,024
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 166 53% $4,954 $822,444
Other Federal Grant 180 57% $5,380 $968,459
State Grant/Scholarships 120 38% $3,574 $428,872
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 269 86% $8,260 $2,221,886
Total Grant & Scholarships 301 96% $12,024 $3,619,217

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University students is 42.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.1%.

42.6%

  • African American 12.9% 4 students
  • white 53.8% 85 students
  • hispanic 31.8% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 27.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Central States Football League
  • Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Assemblies of God University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)