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The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA

Overview

Biblically grounded liberal arts university fused with seminary training amid Southern California's sunny valleys.

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Identity

The Master's University and Seminary traces its roots to 1927, when it began as the Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary, later transforming under the leadership of pastor John MacArthur into a full university committed to evangelical scholarship. Students who thrive here embrace a rigorous biblical worldview, pursuing studies that integrate faith across disciplines, while those seeking a secular or flexible spiritual environment may find the doctrinal commitments limiting. The campus sits in Santa Clarita, a sprawling suburb 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles, offering a safe, family-focused setting with mountain views but requiring cars for most off-campus adventures.

1,908
Undergrads
952
Grad Students
84.0%
Acceptance
60.0%
Grad Rate
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campus bell tower, clock tower, or landmark building
Academics
13.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
85.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
60.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
56.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
1,908
Undergraduate Enrollment
952
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
84.0%
Acceptance Rate
Test Optional
Test Policy
$40
Application Fee
Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$48,202

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$31,950

Room & Board

$15,100

Books & Supplies

$1,152

Financial Aid
98%
Receiving Aid
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
$16,990
Avg Grant (recipients)
$7,746
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

869 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

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Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,908

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

60%

Tuition & Room/Board

$47,050

Affiliation

42

Visit Website

masters.edu

Santa Clarita, CA 91321-1200

Suburb: Large
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