Retention & Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates
The graduation rate calculates from the first-time, full-time students who enter SAGU and complete within a six-year period. From the first-time, full-time students who entered in 1999-2000, 37%; 2000-2001, 36%; 2001-2002, 35%; 2003, 36%; 2004, 39%; 2005, 36%, 2006, 39%; 2007, 32%; 2008, 41%; and in 2009, 41% graduated.
Some students enter SAGU for reasons other than obtaining a degree. Students come to experience the Pentecostal atmosphere and enjoy the spiritual dynamics. Others come and take courses for transfer purposes. This group of students accomplish their goals; however, they affect the graduation rate of SAGU students.