Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Southwestern Assemblies of God University, also known as SAGU, traces its origin to three separate Bible schools. The Southwestern Bible School, founded in 1927 in Enid, Oklahoma; the Shield of Faith Bible School, established in 1931 in Amarillo, Texas; and the Southern Bible College, founded in 1931 in Goose Creek, Texas. In 1935, the Shield of Faith Bible School moved to Fort Worth, Texas. In 1940, it merged with the Southern Bible College. The name of the school was changed to South Central Bible Institute. In 1941, Southwestern Bible School merged with the institute and was renamed as Southwestern Bible Institute. It moved to its current location in Waxahachie, Texas in 1943. It gained university status in 1994 and adopted its current name.

SAGU is divided into the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts & Professions
• College of Bible Church Ministries
• Harrison School of Graduate Studies
• School of Distance Education

SAGU has several student clubs and organizations which are based on academics, religion, politics, culture, professional, and special interest. The Student Congress governs these student organizations and also organizes several on-campus special events such as Homecoming Coronation, Special Chapels, All School Fellowship, and Christmas and Valentines Banquets.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,834 in 2007-2008 (1,443 full-time equivalent).

About 55% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 45% of the class.

Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 76% are full-time and 24% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Southwestern Assemblies Of God University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University provides on-campus housing for 851 of its 1,443 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 51 male students received the aid (men were 71% of those receiving aid) and 21 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 29% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)