The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,338
Graduate Enrollment: 853
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.98%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.8%
Black: 2.5%
Hispanic: 19.4%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Black: 2.5%
Hispanic: 19.4%
Asian: 4.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,385
In-State tuition: $28,870Out-of-State tuition: $28,870
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,330 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,635 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,253 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,635 (2022)
Average Family Income: $88,470 (2017)
Median Family Income: $62,836 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 40.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $28,366 |
| $30k-48k | $22,523 |
| $48k-75k | $24,222 |
| $75k-110k | $28,967 |
| $110k+ | $34,422 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 66%6-year graduation rate: 72%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,838 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 92.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 63.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,150 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,938 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 26 | $14,750 | $155 | $29,942 ($2,495) | $43,455 ($3,621) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $25,125 | $266 | $24,757 ($2,063) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $22,500 | $212 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 47 | $23,774 | $228 | $38,846 ($3,237) | $44,574 ($3,715) |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 54 | $278 | $64,096 ($5,341) | $75,253 ($6,271) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 29 | $34,586 ($2,882) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 19 | $25,334 | $269 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $20,889 | $207 | $47,630 ($3,969) | $57,091 ($4,758) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 22 | $22,250 | $236 | $32,053 ($2,671) | $38,849 ($3,237) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Publishing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,276Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $31,837,881 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $48,079,806 (2022)