Southwestern Assemblies of God University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,822

2.3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$19,217

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

85.6%

627 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,794

73.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

51.5%

100 Graduates

About

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a higher education institution located in Ellis County, TX. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Christian Studies (94 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (55 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees).

In 2022, 557 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (335 degrees), 2.96 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 $16,822, which is $−7,174 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 737 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $16,822, which is $7,174 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,217.

In 2022, 87% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Assemblies of God University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,822

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was $16,822. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is $−7,174 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$19,217

2022 Value

13.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Southwestern Assemblies of God University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,217. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Southwestern Assemblies of God University grew by 13.6%.

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

$10,885

Room and Board

$1,338

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was of $10,885 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.02% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,338. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.06% 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.14% with respect to 2021, when 88% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 737 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 627 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.71% annual growth. Out of those 627 applicants, 537 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,794 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2022. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an overall enrollment yield of 55.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

537

Accepted Out of 627

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University was 85.6% (537 admissions from 627 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 85.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 4.71%, while admissions declined by 4.45%.

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

40%

Submission Percentage (2022)

115

Scores Submitted (2022)

40% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a total enrollment of 1,794 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 1,323 students and the part-time enrollment is 471. This means that 73.7% 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 52.3% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Black or African American, 4.4% Two or More Races, 2.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Asian, and 0.279% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (22%) and Black or African American Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,794 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 1,323 and the part-time enrollment is 471. This means that 73.7% of students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

77%

2022 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

White
938 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
442 enrolled students
Black or African American
244 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 52.3% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Black or African American, 4.4% Two or More Races, 2.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Asian, and 0.279% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% 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 (0.167%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 67 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 (335 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 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 (94 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (55 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (183 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (98 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (34 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 (1,592,413 people), Secondary school teachers (481,524 people), Education administrators (276,126 people), Special education teachers (189,728 people), and Social workers, all other (179,200 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 2022 are Theology (183 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (98 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Education (39 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Theology (183 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (98 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Education (39 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2,835,790 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (320,607 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (182,439 people), Religious organizations (172,583 people), and Individual & family services (153,230 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 (2022)

Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
59 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
General Studies
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries with 59 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

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

312

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 245 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, which is 0.785 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (312).

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 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.27 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Christian Studies, which is 1.85 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 43% 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, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (76.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
335 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
113 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white (335 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (113 degrees).

0.18% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
181 degrees awarded
White Male
154 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is white female (181 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (154 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.17M (−8.61%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Southwestern Assemblies of God University had a total salary expenditure of 35.4M. Southwestern Assemblies of God University employs 24 Professors, 17 Assistant professors and 14 Instructors. Most academics at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are Male Professor (15), Male Assistant professor (10), and Male Instructor (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 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$13.6M

2022 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2021

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an endowment valued at about $13.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Assemblies of God University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33M 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

$13.2M

2022 Salaries

1.75%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Southwestern Assemblies of God University paid a median of $13.2M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($35.4M) and a 1.75% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.631% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.05% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Southwestern Assemblies of God University paid a total of $4M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were Professor with 24 employees, Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2022, 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 43 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Assemblies of God University was Male Professor with 15 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 9 employees.

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

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