Southwestern Assemblies of God University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Waxahachie, TX

$20,496

Avg tuition

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About Southwestern Assemblies of God University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Assemblies of God Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Waxahachie, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,632, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,496.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

89% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1120

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

54%

Hispanic

19%

Black

13%

Two or more races

7%

American Indian/Alaska Native

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

59

Total Online Enrollment

1,452

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

18% On-campus

82% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 89% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 70% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $20,496 $20,496
Graduate $10,710 $10,710

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,324
On-campus room and board $7,582
On-campus other expenses $5,842
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $13,968
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,856
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,856

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $35,244 $35,244
Off-campus without family $40,644 $40,644
Off-campus with family $26,676 $26,676

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

41%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,573
State Grant Aid $3,307
Institution Grant Aid $7,108
Pell Grant Aid $4,579

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.