The Master's University and Seminary

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,950

12.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,463

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75.9%

1,157 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,799

54.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

63.7%

102 Graduates

About

The Master's University and Seminary is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Master's University and Seminary were General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (41 degrees), and General Studies (24 degrees).

In 2023, 475 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Master's University and Seminary. 34.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (302 degrees), 6.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Master's University and Seminary is $35,950, which is $11,375 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Master's University and Seminary was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 350 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The Master's University and Seminary is $35,950, which is $11,375 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,463.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending The Master's University and Seminary received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,950

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The Master's University and Seminary was $35,950. The cost of tuition at The Master's University and Seminary is $11,375 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$33,463

2023 Value

8.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The Master's University and Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,463. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The Master's University and Seminary grew by 8.71%.

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

$15,192

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Master's University and Seminary was of $15,192 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.58% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% 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

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at The Master's University and Seminary received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.11% with respect to 2022, when 73% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Master's University and Seminary was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 350 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 1,157 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,157 applicants, 878 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,799 students enrolled at The Master's University and Seminary in 2023. 51% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The Master's University and Seminary has an overall enrollment yield of 47%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

878

Accepted Out of 1,157

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Master's University and Seminary was 75.9% (878 admissions from 1,157 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 36.4%, while admissions grew by 32.4%.

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.

SAT Scores

51%

Submission Percentage (2018)

101

Scores Submitted (2018)

51% of enrolled first-time students at The Master's University and Seminary in 2018 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The Master's University and Seminary had a total enrollment of 2,799 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The Master's University and Seminary is 1,518 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,281. This means that 54.2% 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 56.3% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.72% Asian, 4.04% Two or More Races, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.357% 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 (30.4%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14%) and Asian Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Master's University and Seminary in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,799 students. The full-time enrollment at The Master's University and Seminary is 1,518 and the part-time enrollment is 1,281. This means that 54.2% of students enrolled at The Master's University and Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

85%

2023 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,575 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
635 enrolled students
Asian
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Master's University and Seminary is 56.3% White, 22.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.72% Asian, 4.04% Two or More Races, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.357% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 144 students (5.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 149 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 (302 degrees awarded). There were 6.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Master's University and Seminary is General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (41 degrees) and General Studies (24 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (248 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,029,384 people), Other managers (846,905 people), Financial managers (536,118 people), Chief executives & legislators (438,664 people), and Human resources workers (295,127 people).

The most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary in 2023 are Theology (248 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Communications (20 degrees), and Business (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at The Master's University and Seminary are Theology (248 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Communications (20 degrees), and Business (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (800,375 people), Elementary & secondary schools (763,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (671,573 people), Computer Systems Design (611,255 people), and Banking & related activities (504,359 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
41 degrees awarded
General Studies
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Master's University and Seminary was General Business Administration & Management with 78 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

312

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

163

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 312 degrees were awarded to men at The Master's University and Seminary, which is 1.91 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

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 2023, 74 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 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at The Master's University and Seminary in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 66% 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, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The Master's University and Seminary is Female and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.96% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
302 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded
Asian
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Master's University and Seminary is white (302 degrees awarded). There were 6.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

10.9% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
195 degrees awarded
White Female
107 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Master's University and Seminary is white male (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (107 degrees).

Operations

The Master's University and Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $52.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.49M (14.2%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, The Master's University and Seminary had a total salary expenditure of 56.9M. The Master's University and Seminary employs 30 Assistant professors, 19 Professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at The Master's University and Seminary are Male Assistant professor (23), Male Professor (18), and Male Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, Sales and related, with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Endowment

$52.8M

2023 Endowment

19%

growth from 2022

The Master's University and Seminary has an endowment valued at about $52.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The Master's University and Seminary grew 19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.11M higher 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

$25.7M

2023 Salaries

10.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The Master's University and Seminary paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($56.9M) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.45% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.57% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, The Master's University and Seminary paid a total of $6.79M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary were Assistant professor with 30 employees, Professor with 19 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, Sales and related with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Master's University and Seminary was Male Assistant professor with 23 employees, Male Professor with 18 employees, and Male Associate professor with 15 employees.

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

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