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The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA · Suburb · 1,622 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

The Master’s University and Seminary in Santa Clarita, California, is a private Christian institution best known for its commitment to a conservative evangelical worldview and the complete integration of faith into higher education. The university offers strong programs in Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Pre-Medical Biology, and Teacher Education, with faculty approaching every subject through the lens of scriptural inerrancy. Student culture is close-knit and deeply devotional, centered around mandatory daily chapel services, personal mentorship, and a lifestyle focused on Christian discipleship. A major signature feature is the Israel Bible Extension (IBEX) program, which gives students the unique opportunity to spend a semester living and studying biblical history and geography on-location in Israel.

Location
Santa Clarita, CA, 91321-1200 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
31 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$54,845
Avg net price
$32,647
Room & board
$15,100
Tuition
$39,020
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$24,624
$30–48k
$25,104
$48–75k
$27,712
$75–110k
$31,542
$110k+
$36,535
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

The Master's University and Seminary accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
4-yr on-time completion
55%
1st-yr retention
85%
Transfer-out rate
10%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
77%
Transferred
5%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,665
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,106
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$24,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,000
Student Body
Men 54%Women 46%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$62,835
Independent students
20%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
20%
Black
3%
Asian
7%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,665
10 years after entry
$57,106
Business Administration, Management and Operations79
Theological and Ministerial Studies48
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Communication and Media Studies20
Biology, General20
Bible/Biblical Studies11
Political Science and Government10
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries9
Music9
English Language and Literature, General5
Computer and Information Sciences, General4
Religion/Religious Studies4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences4
Mathematics2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1
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Institutional
Endowment
$53M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$8,083/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,426
Federal loan rate
38%

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