Master's University and Seminary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4300 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1203 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1129 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #96 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 2 | In Santa Clarita |
| #3563 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,765
- Graduates
- 841
- 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 78% 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 | 78% | 76% | 80% |
| Applicants | 848 | 383 | 465 |
| Admissions | 663 | 290 | 373 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 316 | 146 | 170 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 5 | 6 |
238 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
658 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 | 1508 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 589 (23%) |
| Asian | 155 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 133 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 56 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Master's University and Seminary is $30,783 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 | $23,877 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,846 |
| $48-75K | $23,027 |
| $75-110K | $28,600 |
| $110K+ | $32,680 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,950 | $8,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,950 | $8,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,950 | $8,400 |
| Fee in-district | $920 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $920 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $920 | $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 233 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 169 master's across 12 programs, and 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology & Theological Studies | 30 | 25 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 6 | 39 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 33 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 30 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 8 | 18 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 20 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| General Studies | 17 | ||
| Communication, General | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Women's Ministry | 5 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | 2 | |
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | 2 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Animal Physiology | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Publishing | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 233 | 169 | 18 |
Master's University and Seminary has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Master's University and Seminary has published 874 scientific papers with 4,023 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 31 |
| 1992 | 2 | 20 |
| 1993 | 0 | 44 |
| 1994 | 5 | 23 |
| 1995 | 1 | 27 |
| 1996 | 1 | 28 |
| 1997 | 1 | 29 |
| 1998 | 3 | 31 |
| 1999 | 7 | 29 |
| 2000 | 9 | 41 |
| 2001 | 4 | 36 |
| 2002 | 6 | 60 |
| 2003 | 10 | 46 |
| 2004 | 4 | 41 |
| 2005 | 18 | 52 |
| 2006 | 24 | 22 |
| 2007 | 14 | 55 |
| 2008 | 21 | 70 |
| 2009 | 27 | 70 |
| 2010 | 35 | 76 |
| 2011 | 34 | 117 |
| 2012 | 37 | 148 |
| 2013 | 21 | 141 |
| 2014 | 26 | 210 |
| 2015 | 30 | 227 |
| 2016 | 31 | 194 |
| 2017 | 23 | 183 |
| 2018 | 44 | 208 |
| 2019 | 43 | 220 |
| 2020 | 85 | 223 |
| 2021 | 75 | 265 |
| 2022 | 72 | 269 |
| 2023 | 62 | 225 |
Notable alumni
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Francis Chan
- Occupations
- theologianauthor
- 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 player
- 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 who is a free agent. 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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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.
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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 for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). 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.
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 | 336 |
| 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 |