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.
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
Undergrads952
Grad Students84.0%
Acceptance60.0%
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Academics
13.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio85.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)60.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate56.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate1,908
Undergraduate Enrollment952
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
84.0%
Acceptance RateTest Optional
Test Policy$40
Application FeeFinancial Aid & Costs
$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 Aid19%
Pell Grant Recipients$16,990
Avg Grant (recipients)$7,746
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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
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,908
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
60%
Tuition & Room/Board
$47,050
Affiliation
42
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Santa Clarita, CA 91321-1200
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