Type Private Affiliation The Master's Seminary Students 1,198 Undergraduate tuition and fees 29,860 USD (2015) Mascot Monty the Mustang Phone +1 800-568-6248 | Established 1927 Academic staff 113 Acceptance rate 75.9% (2014) Total enrollment 1,053 (2010) President John F. MacArthur | |
 | ||
Motto For Christ and Scripture Address 21726 Placerita Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA Notable alumni Mike Penberthy, Francis Chan, Erin Perperoglou, Jerry Owens, Ryan Zamroz Similar The Master's Seminary, Hope International University, Vanguard University, Westmont College, San Diego Christian College Profiles | ||
The Master's University is a non-denominational, conservative Christian liberal arts university in Santa Clarita, California, United States.
Contents
History
The college was founded in 1927.:69 It was originally named Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary. In 1961, it moved to Newhall in Santa Clarita, California. In 1985 it changed its name to The Master's College and in 2016 it changed its name to The Master's University.
Campus
The college provides separate dormitories for men and women with the exception of C.W. Smith Hall and Hotchkiss Hall, where men live in the East Wing and women in the West Wing. In addition to the on-campus residence halls the colleges offers off-campus housing at Oak Manor located about two miles from the main campus.
Academic profile
The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is one of approximately 105 members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
In addition to its biblical studies program, the university offers a one-year, intensive Bible training program known as "The Master's Institute".
Athletics
The college teams, nicknamed the Mustangs, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, primarily competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference. The college is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. Sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country running, golf, soccer, track and volleyball.
Curtis Lewis, head coach of the women's soccer team, won the NIA Women's Soccer Coach of the Year award in 2008. In 2009, Jim Rickard won the NAIA Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year award.
Among other sports people from the college are Jerry Owens, Mike Penberthy and Erin Perperoglou (formerly Buescher).