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World Mission University

Overview of World Mission University

World Mission University is located in Los Angeles, CA (a large city). The school is a Other Religion school. World Mission University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

World Mission University is known for its programs in music and religion and philosophy.

World Mission University Selectivity

The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

The school had 249 enrolled students in 2007. World Mission University has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

World Mission University Tuition and Affordability

World Mission University is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"World Mission University, an Evangelical institution exists to equip Bible-centered, mission-minded leaders for the church and the world"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting World Mission University

World Mission University
500 Shatto Pl Ste 600
Los Angeles, CA 90020
General Phone: (213) 385-2322
http://www.wmu.edu

World Mission University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy29bible studies, ministry, theology
Education And Teaching9early childhood education
Music4music

Number of programs and degrees for World Mission University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree211
Award of less than 1 academic year91
Master's degree62
First-professional degree61

Student Body

In 2007, World Mission University had a total enrollment of 249 students (205 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate45%
Graduate16%
First Professional40%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Asian62%
(Foreign Students)38%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
22-243%
25-2910%
30-3410%
35-3915%
40-4941%
50-6420%
65+1%

World Mission University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time25 %

World Mission University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, 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.

World Mission University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,990
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,990
Books and supplies$ 600

Financial Aid:
World Mission University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3868300)

World Mission University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track51

World Mission University Degree Programs (2007)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Theology/Theological Studies

World Mission University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets World Mission University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%World Mission University Minority % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%World Mission University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%World Mission University % of degrees in music
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%World Mission University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 9%World Mission University % of degrees in education and teaching
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%World Mission University Male % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%World Mission University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Religion affiliation
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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