Southwestern Assemblies of God University

www.sagu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,496

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$23,931

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

10.9%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

703 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,985

72.8% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

56.1%

106 Graduates

About

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a higher education institution located in Ellis County, TX. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (54 degrees awarded), General Studies (24 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2020, 550 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. 55.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (369 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $20,496, which is $−2,034 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $20,496, which is $−2,034 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,931.

In 2020, 86% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Assemblies of God University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,496

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was $20,496. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $−2,034 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$23,931

2020 Value

3.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Southwestern Assemblies of God University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,931. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Southwestern Assemblies of God University grew by 3.35%.

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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

$10,734

Room and Board

$1,324

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was of $10,734 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,324. The cost of room and board increased by 0.647% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.07% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 4.44% with respect to 2019, when 90% 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.

10.9%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 10.9%, which represents 79 out of the 725 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 703 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 3.7% annual decline. Out of those 703 applicants, 624 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,985 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2020, and 55% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an overall enrollment yield of 50.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

624

Accepted Out of 703

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 88.8% (624 admissions from 703 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 87.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −3.7%, while admissions declined by −2.35%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

55%

Submission Percentage

175

Scores Submitted

55% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 1,985 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 1,446 students and the part-time enrollment is 539. This means that 72.8% 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 53.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 6.85% Two or More Races, 3.88% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.16% Asian, and 0.403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.8%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Female (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,985 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 1,446 and the part-time enrollment is 539. This means that 72.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

72%

2020 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
1,070
Hispanic or Latino
386
Black or African American
266

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 53.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 6.85% Two or More Races, 3.88% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.16% Asian, and 0.403% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 3 students (0.151%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 56 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 (369 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (24 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

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 (217 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (49 degrees), and English (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,776,812 people), Secondary school teachers (411,310 people), Education administrators (281,765 people), Postsecondary teachers (180,491 people), and Social workers, all other (168,134 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Theology (217 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (49 degrees), English (11 degrees), Education (55 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees).

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, Aerospace engineers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Podiatrists

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 (2,889,656 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (370,105 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (188,284 people), Religious organizations (174,802 people), and Individual & family services (155,034 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

Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
54 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
24 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries with 54 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

247

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

303

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 247 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, which is 0.815 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (303).

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 2020, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.17 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 47 degrees were awarded to women at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Biblical Studies, which is 0.855 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 29% 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, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.943% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
369 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
202 degrees awarded
White Male
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white female (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (167 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.18M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $323k (3.52%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a total salary expenditure of $30.6M. Southwestern Assemblies of God University employs 23 Professors, 16 Assistant professors, and 14 Instructors. Most academics at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Male Professors (17), Male Assistant professors(10), and Male Instructors (8).

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 30 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Endowment

$9.18M

2020 Endowment

9.45%

decline from 2019

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an endowment valued at about $9.18M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Assemblies of God University declined 9.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.4M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.55M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Southwestern Assemblies of God University received $2.55M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2020 Salaries

9.05%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Southwestern Assemblies of God University paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($30.6M) and a 9.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.63% decline from 2018 and a 9.19% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Southwestern Assemblies of God University paid a total of $3.88M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Professor with 23 employees; Assistant professor with 16 employees; and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2020, 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 30 employees; Management with 26 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was Male Professor with 17 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

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