World Mission University
Location and Contact Information
500 Shatto Pl Ste 600Los Angeles, CA 90020
USA
Main Tel: (213) 385-2322
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
World Mission University is an evangelical educational institution located in Los Angeles, California. WMU established as the World Mission Theological Seminary in the March of 1989. WMU offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in music, theology, divinity, biblical studies and Christian counseling.
A number of clubs are available to students at WMU, including the Book Reading club, the Short-term Missions club, the Bible Study club and the Mentoring club. Financial aid is provided to deserving and eligible candidates in the form of need-based scholarships, work study programs, grants and loans.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Other Religion religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in music and religion and philosophy.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid
World Mission University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 80% | $1,813 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 80% | $1,813 |
| Pell Grant | 80% | $1,813 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to World Mission University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda Christian University | Anaheim, CA | 299 |
| 2 | Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | 7,716 |
| 3 | Talladega College | Talladega, AL | 601 |
| 4 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | 1,807 |
| 5 | South Plains College | Levelland, TX | 9,111 |
| 6 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins, TX | 728 |
| 7 | Miles College | Fairfield, AL | 1,786 |
| 8 | Edward Waters College | Jacksonville, FL | 843 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 22 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 21 | 1 |
| Master | 5 | 2 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 276 in 2009-2010 (121 full-time equivalent).
About 40% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 60% of the class.
Undergrads are 46% of enrolled students, graduate students are 15%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 39%.
Students under 25 years old represent 3% of the student body. About 59% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 50% are full-time and 50% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
World Mission University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
MUSIC
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Theology/Theological Studies