World Mission University

www.wmu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,720

3.7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,598

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

77.8%

9 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

440

50.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

1 Graduates

About

World Mission University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at World Mission University were Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (21 degrees awarded), Divinity & Ministry (17 degrees), and Theological Studies (8 degrees).

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at World Mission University. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (56 degrees), 2.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at World Mission University is $6,720, which is $−8,444 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at World Mission University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at World Mission University is $6,720, which is $8,444 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,598.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending World Mission University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,720

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at World Mission University was $6,720. The cost of tuition at World Mission University is $−8,444 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of World Mission University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,598

2023 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 World Mission University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,598. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of World Mission University grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of World Mission University (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

$9,181

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at World Mission University was of $9,181 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at World Mission University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at World Mission University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.3% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at World Mission University (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 World Mission University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6 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

World Mission University received 9 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 440 students enrolled at World Mission University in 2023.

World Mission University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

Accepted Out of 9

This chart compares the acceptance rate of World Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at World Mission University in false 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

World Mission University had a total enrollment of 440 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at World Mission University is 224 students and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at World Mission University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at World Mission University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.8% Asian and 9.09% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at World Mission University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (34.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (29.4%), followed by Asian Male (9.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at World Mission University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 440 students. The full-time enrollment at World Mission University is 224 and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at World Mission University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at World Mission University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 World Mission University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), World Mission University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at World Mission University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
184 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at World Mission University is 41.8% Asian and 9.09% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 25 more women than men received degrees from World Mission University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at World Mission University is asian (56 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at World Mission University is Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (21 degrees awarded), followed by Divinity & Ministry (17 degrees) and Theological Studies (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at World Mission University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (80 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (9 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 World Mission University are Elementary & middle school teachers (201,764 people), Other managers (177,695 people), Social workers, all other (170,454 people), Clergy (98,180 people), and Graphic designers (97,928 people).

The most specialized majors at World Mission University in 2023 are Theology (80 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (6 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 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 World Mission University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at World Mission University are Theology (80 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (6 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 World Mission University are Elementary & secondary schools (468,924 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (229,673 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (211,573 people), Individual & family services (140,380 people), and Computer Systems Design (134,039 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by World Mission University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
21 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
17 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at World Mission University was Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at World Mission University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at World Mission University, which is 0.638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at World Mission University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at World Mission University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 2.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at World Mission University in Pastoral Studies & Counseling, which is 5.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from World Mission University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at World Mission University is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at World Mission University is asian (56 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

0.885% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
37 degrees awarded
Asian Male
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at World Mission University is asian female (37 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (19 degrees).

Operations

World Mission University employs 4 Associate professors, 2 Assistant professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at World Mission University are Male Associate professor (2), Female Assistant professor (2), and Female Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at World Mission University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.35M

2023 Salaries

17.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, World Mission University paid a median of $1.35M in salaries, a 17.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.84% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$485k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, World Mission University paid a total of $485k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at World Mission University were Associate professor with 4 employees, Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at World Mission University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at World Mission University was Male Associate professor with 2 employees, Female Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Female Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at World Mission University.

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