The Master's University and Seminary

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,950

2021 Average Net Price

$30,748

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.639%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

67%

1,063 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,435

58% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.6%

144 Graduates

About

The Master's University and Seminary is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at The Master's University and Seminary were Divinity & Ministry (82 degrees awarded), Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (42 degrees), and Teacher Education (14 degrees).

In 2021, 466 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Master's University and Seminary. 39.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (278 degrees), 5.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Master's University and Seminary is $27,950, which is $4,766 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at The Master's University and Seminary is $27,950, which is $4,766 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,748.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending The Master's University and Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,950

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at The Master's University and Seminary was $27,950. The cost of tuition at The Master's University and Seminary is $4,766 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Master's University and Seminary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,748

2021 Value

3.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 The Master's University and Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,748. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of The Master's University and Seminary grew by 3.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Master's University and Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,040

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Master's University and Seminary was of $14,040 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.83% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The Master's University and Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at The Master's University and Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 18.4% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Master's University and Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.639%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The Master's University and Seminary was 0.639%, which represents 2 out of the 313 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The Master's University and Seminary received 1,063 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 44.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,063 applicants, 712 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67% acceptance rate.

There were 2,435 students enrolled at The Master's University and Seminary in 2021.

The Master's University and Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 48.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

712

Accepted Out of 1,063

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Master's University and Seminary was 67% (712 admissions from 1,063 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 59.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 44.8%, while admissions declined by −38.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The Master's University and Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

The Master's University and Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,435 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at The Master's University and Seminary is 1,412 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,023. This means that 58% of students enrolled at The Master's University and Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Master's University and Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.7% White, 21.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% Asian, 3.78% Two or More Races, 2.59% Black or African American, 0.78% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.411% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The Master's University and Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.3%) and Asian Male (9.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Master's University and Seminary in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,435 students. The full-time enrollment at The Master's University and Seminary is 1,412 and the part-time enrollment is 1,023. This means that 58% of students enrolled at The Master's University and Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Master's University and Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Master's University and Seminary was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), The Master's University and Seminary had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Master's University and Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,404 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
515 enrolled students
Asian
168 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Master's University and Seminary is 57.7% White, 21.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% Asian, 3.78% Two or More Races, 2.59% Black or African American, 0.78% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.411% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 147 students (6.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 98 fewer women than men received degrees from The Master's University and Seminary. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Master's University and Seminary is white (278 degrees awarded). There were 5.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at The Master's University and Seminary is Divinity & Ministry (82 degrees awarded), followed by Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (42 degrees) and Teacher Education (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Master's University and Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (235 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary are Elementary & middle school teachers (207,868 people), Other managers (195,350 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (140,418 people), Postsecondary teachers (126,244 people), and Clergy (126,190 people).

The most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (235 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Communications (22 degrees), and English (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (235 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Communications (22 degrees), and English (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary are Elementary & secondary schools (468,363 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (317,188 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (165,475 people), Computer Systems Design (161,573 people), and Religious organizations (155,203 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Master's University and Seminary.

Most Common (2021)

Theological Studies
53 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
53 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Master's University and Seminary was Theological Studies with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The Master's University and Seminary according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded to men at The Master's University and Seminary, which is 1.53 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Master's University and Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at The Master's University and Seminary in Divinity & Ministry. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at The Master's University and Seminary in Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries, which is 2 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from The Master's University and Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at The Master's University and Seminary is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.17% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
278 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Asian
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Master's University and Seminary is white (278 degrees awarded). There were 5.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

10.3% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
161 degrees awarded
White Female
117 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Master's University and Seminary is white male (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (117 degrees).

Operations

The Master's University and Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $48.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.55M (19.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, The Master's University and Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 49.3M. The Master's University and Seminary employs 27 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at The Master's University and Seminary are Male Professor (21), Male Assistant professor (21), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary are: Service, with 36 employees, Sales and related, with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Endowment

$48.1M

2021 Endowment

51%

growth from 2020

The Master's University and Seminary has an endowment valued at about $48.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of The Master's University and Seminary grew 51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.35M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The Master's University and Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2021 Salaries

9.57%

growth from 2020

In 2021, The Master's University and Seminary paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 45.8% of their overall expenditure ($49.3M) and a 9.57% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, The Master's University and Seminary paid a total of $5.77M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary were Service with 36 employees, Sales and related with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary was Male Professor with 21 employees, Male Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Male Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The Master's University and Seminary.