Southwestern Assemblies of God University

www.sagu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,444

19.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,245

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.4%

658 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,843

72.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.3%

79 Graduates

About

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a higher education institution located in Ellis County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Christian Studies (63 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (56 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2021, 598 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (341 degrees), 3.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (113 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $16,444, which is $−6,740 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $16,444, which is $−6,740 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,245.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Assemblies of God University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,444

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was $16,444. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $−6,740 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,245

2021 Value

7.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Assemblies of God University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,245. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Assemblies of God University grew by 7.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,775

Room and Board

$1,324

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was of $10,775 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.382% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,324. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 4.56%, which represents 35 out of the 767 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southwestern Assemblies of God University received 658 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.4% annual growth. Out of those 658 applicants, 562 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,843 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2021. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an overall enrollment yield of 49.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

562

Accepted Out of 658

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 85.4% (562 admissions from 658 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 88.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.4%, while admissions declined by −9.94%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2021)

119

Scores Submitted (2021)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a total enrollment of 1,843 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 1,329 students and the part-time enrollment is 514. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 4.83% Two or More Races, 3.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.09% Asian, and 0.434% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.3%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.6%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,843 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 1,329 and the part-time enrollment is 514. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
975 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
418 enrolled students
Black or African American
248 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 52.9% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Black or African American, 4.83% Two or More Races, 3.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.09% Asian, and 0.434% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (0.326%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 34 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white (341 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (113 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is Christian Studies (63 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (56 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (187 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (63 degrees), and History (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Social workers, all other (241,342 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (201,613 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (179,027 people), Other managers (164,047 people), and Clergy (130,754 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (187 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (63 degrees), History (7 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (187 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (63 degrees), History (7 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Elementary & secondary schools (565,077 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (292,390 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (256,712 people), Individual & family services (227,984 people), and Outpatient care centers (193,923 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
58 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
37 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

316

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, which is 0.892 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (316).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.24 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.09 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% of students graduating from Southwestern Assemblies of God University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is Female and White (68.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
341 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
113 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white (341 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (113 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
177 degrees awarded
White Male
164 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white female (177 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (164 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.65M (21.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a total salary expenditure of 31.9M. Southwestern Assemblies of God University employs 26 Professors, 16 Assistant professors and 15 Instructors. Most academics at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Male Professor (17), Male Instructor (10), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Endowment

$12.3M

2021 Endowment

34%

growth from 2020

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an endowment valued at about $12.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Assemblies of God University grew 34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.5M

2021 Salaries

0.631%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southwestern Assemblies of God University paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($31.9M) and a 0.631% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Assemblies of God University paid a total of $4.18M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Professor with 26 employees, Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was Male Professor with 17 employees, Male Instructor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Assemblies of God University.