Master's University and Seminary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3810 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1062 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #991 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #86 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 2 | In Santa Clarita |
| #1009 of 1,021 | For Human Rights Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,914
- Graduates
- 885
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.masters.edu
Master's University and Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Master's University and Seminary has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 73% | 79% |
| Applicants | 1,157 | 572 | 585 |
| Admissions | 878 | 418 | 460 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 406 | 199 | 207 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 3 | 4 |
31 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
789 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1575 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 635 (23%) |
| Asian | 216 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 144 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 113 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Master's University and Seminary is $33,463 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $31,026 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,113 |
| $48-75K | $27,969 |
| $75-110K | $33,288 |
| $110K+ | $33,808 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,950 | $8,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,950 | $8,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,950 | $8,400 |
| Fee in-district | $980 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $980 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 869 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,880 |
| Room charge | $7,750 |
| Meal charge | $5,950 |
Master's University and Seminary majors
Master's University and Seminary has granted 243 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs, 180 master's across 7 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees in Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Master's University and Seminary.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | 67 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 41 | 25 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 39 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 8 | 22 | |
| General Studies | 24 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 24 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| Communication, General | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | 3 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Christian Studies | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 243 | 180 | 22 |
Master's University and Seminary has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 59% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Master's University and Seminary has published 3,226 scientific papers with 8,055 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 29 |
| 1993 | 3 | 52 |
| 1994 | 7 | 28 |
| 1995 | 1 | 30 |
| 1996 | 1 | 30 |
| 1997 | 2 | 34 |
| 1998 | 3 | 41 |
| 1999 | 10 | 36 |
| 2000 | 10 | 53 |
| 2001 | 4 | 44 |
| 2002 | 9 | 69 |
| 2003 | 14 | 54 |
| 2004 | 5 | 52 |
| 2005 | 31 | 74 |
| 2006 | 37 | 29 |
| 2007 | 35 | 74 |
| 2008 | 38 | 85 |
| 2009 | 48 | 98 |
| 2010 | 68 | 120 |
| 2011 | 62 | 175 |
| 2012 | 85 | 229 |
| 2013 | 90 | 241 |
| 2014 | 97 | 340 |
| 2015 | 107 | 357 |
| 2016 | 122 | 327 |
| 2017 | 123 | 328 |
| 2018 | 147 | 399 |
| 2019 | 141 | 447 |
| 2020 | 212 | 634 |
| 2021 | 740 | 735 |
| 2022 | 247 | 624 |
| 2023 | 319 | 740 |
| 2024 | 262 | 669 |
Notable alumni
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Francis Chan
- Occupations
- authortheologian
- Biography
-
Francis Chan is an American Protestant author, teacher, and preacher. He is the former teaching pastor of the nondenominational Cornerstone Community Church, an Evangelical church in Simi Valley, California founded by Chan in 1994. He also founded Eternity Bible College in 2004, and served as its early chancellor until 2010.
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Ralph Drollinger
- Occupations
- basketball playerpastor
- Biography
-
Ralph Kim Drollinger is an American clergyman and former professional basketball player. He led the "White House Bible Study Group", a study group sponsored by 10 cabinet members which held weekly meetings each Wednesday during the Trump administration.
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Conner Menez
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Conner Scott Menez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He played college baseball at The Master's University and was drafted by the Giants in the 14th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.
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Stephanie Soares
- Enrolled in Master's University and Seminary
- Studied in 2018-2022
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Stephanie Soares is a Brazilian professional basketball player who last played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Dallas Wings. She played college basketball at The Master's University and Iowa State. She represented Brazil at the 2019 Pan American Games and won a gold medal.
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Jerry Owens
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Jerry Lee Owens is an American former professional baseball player. He played parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Chicago White Sox from 2006 to 2009.
General info
| Alternative names | TMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | For Christ and Scripture |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 340 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 21726 Placerita Canyon Road Santa Clarita, California, 91321-1200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 229,000 |
| Phone | 6612593540 |