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The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA · Suburb · 1,622 students
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$32,647
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
66%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$57,106
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
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 & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$39,020
Housing & food (on campus)$15,100
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$54,845
Average net price$32,647
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,020
Housing & food (on campus)$15,100
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$54,845
Average net price$32,647
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$24,624
$30–48k
$25,104
$48–75k
$27,712
$75–110k
$31,542
$110k+
$36,535
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
66%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
55%
Back for yr 2
85%
Transferred
10%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
77% graduated · 5% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 18% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,665
10 yrs after entry$57,106
Debt
Median at graduation$20,500
Monthly payment$217
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$24k
90th percentile$29,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 54%Women 46%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
23%
Family income
$62,835
Independent
20%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
20%
Black
3%
Asian
7%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,665
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$53M
Full-time faculty
24%
Faculty salary
$8,083/mo
Teaching spend
$8,426
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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