The Master’s University and Seminary

The Master’s University and Seminary is a private, nonprofit evangelical Christian institution in Santa Clarita, California. It combines a broad university with a separate graduate seminary campus in Sun Valley, so applicants should decide first which school and purpose they mean: TMU has undergraduate, graduate, credential, and online options, while The Master’s Seminary prepares students for theological and pastoral ministry. WSCUC lists the institution as accredited, its Santa Clarita campus as the active main location, and its seminary campus as an additional active location.

Academic options: university and seminary

At TMU, students can choose from programs across biblical studies, education, humanities, music, business and communication, science, technology, and health. Examples include biological science with pre-medical and pre-nursing emphases, mechanical or computer engineering, cinema and digital arts, accounting, sport management, music, and teacher preparation. Graduate options include business administration, education, healthcare administration, and biblical counseling; online and hybrid pathways are also available. Undergraduates take Bible courses as part of the general curriculum, and the school integrates its doctrinal commitments into instruction across majors. Use the academic program directory to check whether a degree is residential, online, hybrid, or tied to a professional credential.

The Master’s Seminary, located on the Grace Community Church campus in Sun Valley, offers the Bachelor of Theology, Diploma of Theology, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Ph.D. in Biblical or Theological Studies, with distance and Spanish-language study options. The M.Div. is a 98-unit program designed specifically to prepare men for pastoral ministry and normally requires a bachelor’s degree; people without one can ask about the B.Th. or Diploma routes. Seminary admission is separate from TMU undergraduate admission. Check the seminary program descriptions and application requirements before planning a move or ministry pathway.

Faith commitments and admissions fit

Faith is a formal admissions and campus-life requirement at TMU, not simply a student-club option. Undergraduate applicants provide a personal statement of faith in Jesus Christ, a pastor’s recommendation, and an affirmation of the university’s doctrinal statement. Traditional undergraduates taking at least nine units attend chapel Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and complete Bible courses. Applicants should read the university’s statement-of-faith explanation and community expectations carefully and decide whether that setting matches their convictions. Graduate, online, international, transfer, and seminary applicants may have different procedures; the admissions offices can confirm the current checklist for each path.

For Fall 2027, TMU’s published undergraduate application window runs through September 1, 2027; the early deadline is November 2, 2026, and the priority FAFSA deadline is March 2, 2027. The university reviews applications under its stated academic and Christian-affiliation requirements. Seminary deadlines are program-specific and earlier for some terms, so prospective TMS students should use the seminary calendar rather than assume the university dates apply.

Tuition, aid, and scholarships

TMU’s posted 2027–28 direct cost for a full-time undergraduate is $44,950 in tuition, $8,800 for an on-campus room, and $7,800 for an unlimited meal plan: $61,550 before fees, insurance, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The school says 98% of students receive financial aid, but a package can combine scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans; ask for a written estimate of gift aid and borrowing separately. The 2027 Steadfast Scholarship is need-based and combines eligible institutional, outside, and government aid to cover tuition. The competitive President’s Scholarship is listed at $22,500 per year for qualifying incoming students, with academic criteria and a February 16, 2027 deadline. Review the university’s current tuition and scholarship information and run the cost calculator before comparing offers.

The seminary publishes its own per-unit charges and aid rules. For example, full-time M.Div. tuition is listed at $580 per unit, plus semester fees. Competitive scholarships include full-tuition awards; the Richard Mayhue Honors Scholarship may cover tuition and fees and provide a monthly living stipend for eligible students. Separate housing and cost-of-living awards have their own degree, enrollment, and application conditions. These awards are not automatic for every student. Ask TMS to calculate tuition, fees, housing, and likely scholarship eligibility for the particular degree and enrollment plan.

Locations, contact, and visiting

• TMU main campus: 21726 Placerita Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91321-1200. General phone: (800) 568-6248; Undergraduate Admissions: (661) 362-2363. The university does not publish one universal walk-in schedule for all offices. Its Financial Aid office lists Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; campus visits are scheduled through Admissions. Contact the office you need before traveling.
• The Master’s Seminary: 13248 Roscoe Boulevard, Sun Valley, CA 91352; main phone (818) 909-5622; Admissions (818) 909-5624. This is a separate theological campus, not an address for university undergraduate services. TMS offers private tours by arrangement.

TMU offers preview days, campus tours, and appointments with Admissions and Financial Aid. Request a visit or information through the university’s visit and request-information page. For seminary questions, contact its Admissions team before going to Sun Valley; office hours are not presented as open public visiting hours.

Student perspective

Student comments often describe a close community, professors who take a personal interest, a well-kept campus, and the value of studying within a shared Christian worldview. Other reviewers raise concerns about how mental-health issues are understood and supported, along with questions about campus resources and student events. Experiences are individual, but the concerns are worth turning into concrete questions: ask what counseling is available, how referrals work, what conduct commitments students sign, how frequently required activities meet, and which services are covered by fees. Read student perspectives alongside the handbook, program plan, and financial-aid offer.