Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

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 (vs. Other Schools)

• Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

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

In 2009-2010, 93% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,843 in 2009-2010 (1,441 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 80% are full-time and 20% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University provides on-campus housing for 1,063 of its 1,441 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

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) .

Graduate School Focus

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Fields Other Than Education And Business).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (41 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Marketing/Marketing Management

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (40 awarded)

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Education
• Educational Administration and Supervision
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
• Music Teacher Education
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Social Studies Teacher Education
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (69 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• General Studies
• History
• Social Sciences

MEDIA (3 awarded)

• Communication and Media Studies
• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MUSIC (5 awarded)

• Music Performance
• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Nursing

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded)

• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (137 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded)

• Criminology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (29 awarded)

• Counseling Psychology
• Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
• Psychology