Southwestern Assemblies of God University is located in Waxahachie, Texas, USA. Firstly it began life as three separate Bible schools. First school was founded by Reverend P.C. Nelson in 1927 and was called Southwestern Bible School. The second school was called Shield of Faith Bible School and was founded in 1931 by Reverend Guy Shields. And the third school was called Southern Bible College and was founded by Reverend J.T. Little in 1931. Later after relocating, the school added a junior college curriculum. And later institute became known as Southwestern Assemblies of God College. And finally in 1994 the name of college was changed to Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a Bible-based institution for theological and professional studies. The purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of God University is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross culturally so as to successfully fill evangelistic, missionary and church ministry roles and to provide quality educational and professional Christian service wherever needed throughout the world.

The university emphasizes general education and ministerial and missionary training and offers professional, pre-professional, and vocational courses. It awards bachelor of arts, bachelor of sciences, bachelor of career arts, associate of arts, master of arts/sciences, and master of education degrees.

SAGU has 2 colleges, the College of Arts & Professions and the College of Bible of Church Ministries. SAGU offers over 60 academic programs on campus and through distance education. The program offers most programs entirely from a distance using a combination of audio/video, online multimedia, and personal instruction. Graduate programs also are offered on campus or through distance education.

It is regionally-accredited with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and officially endorsed by the Assemblies of God.