Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Waxahachie, Texas |
| Online | sagu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is located in Waxahachie, Texas, approximately 30 minutes south of Dallas. The faith-based institution, established in 1927, operates on a suburban 70-acre campus featuring a mix of modern and traditional academic buildings. SAGU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in ministerial studies, education, business, and counseling psychology, while maintaining its core identity as a Bible-based institution preparing students for Christian service and leadership. The university requires students to live on campus through their junior year, with several residence halls and apartment-style housing options available. As a member of the NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference, the SAGU Lions compete in multiple varsity sports programs, with notable participation in basketball and football.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Southwestern Assemblies of God University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#998 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#578 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#52 in Best Colleges in Texas
#26 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#114 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 926/1110 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,352 |
| Other Fees | $960 |
| Room and Board | $8,150 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,958 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,242 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 48% |
| Education | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Business | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228325 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
Current students may use the Southwestern Assemblies of God University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024