Nelson University

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Basic Information

Phone Number: 1.888.YES.SAGU
Address: 1200 Sycamore St, Waxahachie, TX 75165

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Additional Information

President: Dr. Kermit Bridges
School Type: Four Year College
Public/Private: Private
Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God
Historical Black College/University: No
School Setting:

SAGU seeks creators, dreamers, and change-makers. SAGU Lions are service-minded and look for opportunity in surprising places. They take truth and apply it to their callings to impact the world for this moment.

Your experience
Students describe SAGU as relational. Our Christ-centered environment fosters strong bonds with professors and other students, creating a comfortable and meaningful college experience.

You will grow among friends as you learn in a hands-on, Bible-based environment that prepares you to be confident in your skills and grounded in your faith after graduation.

Knowledge
SAGU's Bible-based academic curriculum will challenge and stretch you to become the best in your field as you pursue your Christian purpose. Small class sizes allow you to know your professor and receive personalized instruction.

Community
The relationships you form with Christian roommates and peers will provide a network of support and a family of friends with bonds that last beyond college. Lions are there to help, encourage, and pray for one another.

Uncommon destinations
Do you want to impact the world? SAGU just completed the end of a 10-year mission, reaching more than 170 destinations. And now, the new 20/20 FocUS vision is to reach all fifty stats, ten most populated cities, top ten unreached people groups, and ten largest tribes in America in the next 8 years.

This mission reaches every academic discipline. History majors have participated in archaeological digs at biblical geographic sites. Business majors provided training to help setup microbusinesses. Education majors teach English as a second language. Bring your own impactful ideas to SAGU.

Affordability
Attending SAGU is a rich investment that impacts the rest of your life. SAGU’s tuition, fees, and room and board are 20% lower than the average four-year private Christian university. Scholarships, grants and other financial aid are available, making paying for college simple and affordable.

Location
SAGU is just south of Dallas/Fort Worth. Students have access to abundant stores, theaters, restaurants, museums, theme parks, professional sports arenas, and more. Plus, Texas provides a strong job market for opportunities after college.

Come see us
Meet professors, visit classes, and see students by arranging a personal campus visit or learn about our virtual options. Call the SAGU admissions counselors today! 1.888.YES.SAGU

School Size: 2,000
Classroom Size: 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Housing Availability:

College Owned Housing Available (yes or no): YES Housing Requirements: SAGU fosters a community life on its campus that will properly reflect a Christian attitude. Cooperation, respect for the rights of others, respect for property, respect for authority, cleanliness and good personal habits are factors that are important in residence hall life. Each room in the residence halls is equipped with a micro-fridge unit (refrigerator/ freezer/microwave), a telephone and phone number, and computer network access. Each Residence Hall has laundry facilities that are free for student use.

Type of Housing: Dorm and apartment
Diversity: 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Black, 5% Other
Tuition:

$10,458 (Undergraduate On Campus Tuition (12-16 hour block)

Financial Aid:

Yes

Activities:

Intramurals

Booster club

Lions Pride

Counseling and Psychology Organizations

                Psi Chi Honor Society

Education Organizations

                Kappa Delta Pi

English Organizations

                The Image

History Organizations

                Phi Alpha Theta

                History Society

Missions Department

                SMA (Southwestern Missions Association)

                On-Campus Ministries (OCM)

                Frontline Ministries (FLM)

                Mission TEN

                Giving Project

Music Organizations

                Collegiate Chapter of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)

Societies

                Mu Kappa

Student Congress

                Board of Representatives

                Tech Crew

                Men of Integrity

                Gold Jackets

                Women in Ministry

                The Activities Board

                Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC)

                Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

                                Christians United for Israel (CUFI)

Sports: Baseball & Softball, Basketball (male/female), Cheerleading, Cross country (male/female), Football, Soccer (male/female), and Volleyball
School Championships:

Volleyball was the 2017 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Champion and Head Coach Hank Moore was named Coach of the Year; Men’s Basketball qualified for NAIA Division I National Tournament seven years in a row and has won 73% of games over that time; Track & Field Lady Lions achieved National Champion in NAIA Track & Field Marathon and NCCAA 10,000 Meter; Football qualified for 2 of the last 3 NCCAA Victory Bowls. They won or finished second in conference 3 of the last 5 years.

Majors: www.sagu.edu/degrees
Computer Capabilities:

Full Mac and PC computer labs

Application/Transfer Deadlines: Rolling Admission
Parking Spaces/Availability:

Yes

Summer Sessions:

Yes

International Students:

.6%

Study Abroad: Yes
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