collageTheology at World Mission University helps Christians who are interested in Theology and work with their professionalism in various areas to be equipped as Christian leaders.
The MA Theology (MAT) degree program at the World Mission University helps Christians who are interested in Theology and work with their professionalism in various areas to be equipped as Christian leaders.
World Mission University School Overview
The World Mission Theological University was founded in 1988 in response to the prayers of a special committee of the Oriental Mission Church for a new seminary to train pastors, missionaries and other church leaders. The World Mission Theological Seminary opened its doors to its first students in March 1989. The university’s first president was Rev. Dong Sun Lim.
In 1991, the university received authorization from the California Department of Education to grant the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degree. In 1992, it followed suite with the introduction of a Bachelor of Arts degree program. To better represent the growing range of academic programs and offerings the university was offering the school changed its name in 1993 to World Mission University.
In 2003, the university relocated to Koreatown, in dowtown Los Angeles – where it currently resides. Soon after its relocation, World Mission University achieved accreditation status with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and the Association of Biblical Higher Education. The university also has “Candidate” status with the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. All three of All three previously mentioned accrediting associations are recognized by the United States Department of Education (DOE) and belong to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
World Mission University General Information
500 Shatto Pl Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90020
| General Phone: | (213) 388-1000 |
| Website URL: | www.wmu.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | Less than one year certificate BA/BS degrees MA/MS degrees |
| Campus setting: | City: Large |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 336 (153 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 43 to 1 |
World Mission University Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $3,990 | $3,940 | $3,940 | $4,420 | +12.18% |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $4,590 | $4,540 | $4,540 | $5,020 | +10.57% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $3,600 |
| In-state Student Fees | $100 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $3,600 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $100 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 4 | 80% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4 | 80% | $7,250 | $1,813 |
| • Federal grants | 4 | 80% | $7,250 | $1,813 |
| • Pell grants | 4 | 80% | $7,250 | $1,813 |
| • Other federal grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Student loan financial aid | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| • Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 24 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 20 | 20 | – | – | – |
| Bible/biblical Studies | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Divinity/ministry | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Pastoral Studies/counseling | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology/theological Studies | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 4 | 8 | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
World Mission University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (213) 388-1000 |
| Website: | www.wmu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 500 Shatto Pl Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90020 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 421 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor’s): | 0% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 156 (37% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,440 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $6,440 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 64% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $3,062 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
World Mission University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at World Mission University.
| DEGREE NAME | CERT | ASSOC | BACH | MAST | DOCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 1 | 3 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at World Mission University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| TUITION AND FEES | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,440 |
| Out-of-state | $6,440 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| TUITION AND FEES | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,240 |
| Out-of-state | $5,240 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
FULL-TIME BEGINNING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
| TYPE OF AID | NUMBER RECEIVING AID | % RECEIVING AID | AVG. AMT. OF AID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 7 | 64% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7 | 64% | $3,062 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
| TYPE OF AID | NUMBER RECEIVING AID | % RECEIVING AID | AVG. AMT. OF AID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 74 | 54% | $2,322 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for World Mission University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled World Mission University students.
Admissions Considerations
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | OPTIONAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
World Mission University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| TOTAL ENROLLMENT | 421 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 190 |
| Graduate enrollment | 231 |
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