The campus of The Master's College And Seminary is in Santa Clarita, CA, which is a medium-sized suburb. Its Interdenominational nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. The Master's College And Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The Master's College And Seminary has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in media and music.
Admission at The Master's College And Seminary is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 630.
In 2007-2008, The Master's College And Seminary had 1,511 students enrolled (1,655 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. The Master's College And Seminary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Golden State Athletic Conference. The Master's College And Seminary offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
The Master's College And Seminary
21726 Placerita Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91321-1200
General Phone: (661) 259-3540
http://www.masters.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 193 | ministry, pastoral counseling, bible studies, theology, religious education, missionary studies, youth ministry |
| Liberal Arts | 67 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, history |
| Business and Management | 46 | business management |
| Media | 25 | media studies |
| Science | 18 | biology |
| Music | 17 | music |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | family and consumer science |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | physical education teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for The Master's College And Seminary in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 286 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 87 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 8 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, The Master's College And Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,511 students (1,655 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The Master's College And Seminary offers campus housing for 697 of its 1,655 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Clarita, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 415 | 361 | 87% | 210 | 58% |
| Men | 184 | 160 | 87% | 93 | 58% |
| Women | 231 | 201 | 87% | 117 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,160 |
| Room and board | $ 7,250 |
| Room charge | $ 4,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,314 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,088 |
Financial Aid:
The Master's College And Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $79,037 | 5 | $70,798 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $67,573 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $67,546 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $48,504 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $70,522 | 9 | $65,780 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 53 | 106 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 37 | 56 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Master's College And Seminary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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