The Master's University and Seminary
About
The Master's University and Seminary is a private Christian institution located in Santa Clarita, California, founded in 1927. The university offers various degree programs with a notable emphasis on biblical education and training leaders in faith-based contexts. It focuses on integrating a biblical worldview into academic disciplines and is affiliated with ministries under Dr. John MacArthur.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 2.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at Masters
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Masters vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Masters selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectThe Master's University and Seminary | 68% | — | 2,860 | $32,121 | Doctoral/Professional |
Azusa Pacific University | 62% | 88.4% | 6,272 | $19,798 | R2 Research |
Biola University | 68% | 74.3% | 5,434 | $28,101 | Doctoral/Professional |
Bob Jones University | 63% | 86.2% | 2,734 | $17,529 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
California Baptist University | 62% | 84.9% | 11,902 | $27,384 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Cedarville University | 73% | 65.3% | 6,318 | $25,022 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Corban University | 61% | 93.9% | 1,029 | $25,525 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Grand Canyon University | 43% | 78.9% | 113,257 | $21,931 | Doctoral/Professional |
Liberty University | 67% | 99.0% | 104,327 | $29,552 | Doctoral/Professional |
Moody Bible Institute | 62% | 82.7% | 2,202 | $25,007 | — |
Pepperdine University | 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional |
Point Loma Nazarene University | 77% | 83.7% | 4,757 | $50,168 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
San Diego Christian College | 20% | 30.8% | 96 | $7,871 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 35% | 55.9% | 4,298 | — | — |
Vanguard University of Southern California | 57% | 62.4% | 2,246 | $19,761 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Westmont College | 70% | 77.0% | 1,310 | $32,926 | Baccalaureate |
Wheaton College | 85% | 87.4% | 2,874 | $26,984 | Baccalaureate |
| Peer group median | 63% | 80.8% | 4,298 | $26,255 |
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryInstitutional Research Glossary – The Master's University and SeminaryThe Master's University's Institutional Research Glossary page appears to be missing or not accessible, as indicated by a 404 error message. It is part of the university's website, which includes accessible areas such as admissions, academics, arts and events, and resources. The webpage includes detailed cookie consent information but lacks the glossary content, meaning specific terms and definitions customized by the institution are not presented.masters.edu
- Strategic planThe Master’s University Strategic PlanThe Master's University strategic plan focuses on a biblical approach to education, emphasizing commitment to Christ and Scripture. With nearly a century of experience, TMU aims to develop leaders with wisdom and convictions, ensuring graduates contribute meaningfully to God's Kingdom. The plan includes fostering biblical distinctives, financial planning, and a comprehensive curriculum for maturing disciples.strategicplan.masters.edu
Grants & funding (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
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