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1) Where is The Master's College Located?
TMC is located in Placerita Canyon in the city of Santa Clarita.

2) How far is the college from Los Angeles?
30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.

3) What can I do with my TMC degree?
You may enter a number of fields, ranging from the ministry to teaching to business. Our Department of Career Services exists to help you find the right career for you. See questions 21 and 21 (below) for some examples.

4) How much does it cost to attend TMC?
Approximately $30,740 per year
Tuition: $23,120
Room: $4,270
Board: $3,350

5) Is there a dress code?
Yes. Check our Student Handbook (pdf) for more information regarding our dress code.

6) How many programs do we offer?
13 majors with over 55 areas of study.

7) What are those programs?
Accounting
Allied Health
American Politics
Apologetics
Applied Music-Instrumental
Applied Music-Piano
Applied Music-Vocal
Applied Mathematics
Biblical Counseling
Biblical Exposition
Biblical Languages
Biblical Studies
Biological Science
Business Administration
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Christian Education & Youth Ministries
Christian Ministries
Christian Ministries Administration
Church History
Church Music
Communication
Computer & Information Sciences
Constitutional Law
Electronic Media
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Biology/Natural History
Finance
History
Home Economics-Family & Consumer Sciences
Home Economics- Secondary Education
Information Systems
Intercultural Studies
Liberal Studies
Management
Management Information Systems
Mathematics-Pure
Mathematics Education
Missions
Music
Music & Communication
Music & Theology
Music & Youth Ministry
Music Education
Music-Theory & Composition
Organizational Management
Physical Education
Physical Education-Sports Injuries Studies
Political Studies
Political Theory
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nursing
Print Media
Public Relations
Secondary Teacher Education in Life Sciences
Social Science Education
Speech Communication
TESOL-Certificate
Theology


8) What is the student/teacher ratio?
16/1

9) Is chapel required?
Yes, chapel is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:10 - 10:25 am. Each student is allowed six missed chapels per semester.

10) Will my credits transfer from _____________?
Transcripts will be evaluated by the Registrar. The student must have at least a C grade (not a C-) or better in a college level class for it to transfer to TMC.

11) What is the average class size at TMC?
Class sizes range from 30-40 students in lower division classes down to 8-15 students in upper division courses. However, some Bible classes will have close to 100 students. Over four years, the average class size is 20-25 students.

12) What kind of financial aid is offered at TMC?
Federal, state, and institutional monies are available to students who qualify. These include grants, loans, need-based and merit-based scholarships, and work-study programs. APPLY EARLY!!

13) What sports are played at TMC?

MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS:
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Golf
Cross Country

WOMEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS:
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Tennis
Cross Country

INTRAMURAL SPORTS:
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Flag Football
Ultimate Frisbee
Tennis
Softball


14) What is the male/female ratio at TMC?
1/1

15) Can I bring a car to school?
Yes.

16) Are there any restrictions on having a car at TMC?
No. All students, including freshmen, can have a car on campus.

17) Is the campus secure?
Yes, 24-hour, campus-wide security is provided.

18) What kind of rules does TMC have?
Please consult the Student Handbook (pdf) for specifics.

19) Can I live off campus?
Off campus housing is restricted to married students, part-time students, students over the age of 21, or students who live at home (aka, commuter students). For further explanation, please consult the Student Handbook (pdf).

20) Will my Bible courses transfer if I decide to transfer after my first year(s) at TMC?
Usually, about half of the Bible courses will transfer to other 4-year colleges and universities as literature, history, philosophy, and religious elective studies.

21) What companies have hired TMC students?
NBA, WNBA, Sheriff's Dept., Southern California Gas Co., Walt Disney Studios, LAPD, Sheraton Hotels, Farmer's Insurance Group, IBM, HR Textron, Kaiser Permanente, Honeywell, Boeing, Lockheed, Helen Grace Chocolates, Price Waterhouse, UPS, Dept. of Water/Power, H&R Block, Capin Crouse and many others.

22) Do many TMC graduates attend Graduate school?
Yes, some include: Pepperdine, UCLA, NYU, Georgetown, Duke, Oxford and USC.
Medical and dental schools include Indiana University, University of Nebraska, Texas A&M University, University of California at San Francisco and Loma Linda University.
Seminaries represented include Western Conservative Baptist, Talbot School of Theology, Southern Baptist, Northwest Baptist Seminary, Dallas Theological, The Master's Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

23) What are TMC's admission requirements?

a) Faith in Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
b) High school graduate, GED, or California High School Proficiency Exam
c) Application
d) Application fee
e) High school and/or college transcripts
f) SAT/ACT scores
g) Two recommendations

Admission Deadlines:
EARLY ACTION APPLICANTS:
Application and all required documentation must be postmarked by November 15. Students will be notified of their admission status beginning December 22.

REGULAR ADMISSION DEADLINE:
Application and all required documentation must be postmarked by March 2 and application for Financial Aid must also be submitted by this date if assistance is desired. Students will be notified of their admission status no later than April 1. The Candidates Reply Date is May 1. Admitted students responding on or before this date are guaranteed a place in the incoming class.

24) Does TMC prefer the SAT or ACT?
Either exam is satisfactory, but TMC accepts the SAT I, not the SAT II for admission.

ACT	SAT
Sep 13	Oct 4
Oct 25	Nov 1
Dec 13	Dec 6
Feb 7	Jan 24
Apr 4	Mar 14
Jun 13	May 2

25) What classes should I take if I am transferring to TMC from a community college?
Contact an Admissions Counselor for more information.

26) What are some churches in the area that TMC would recommend?
Several strong, Bible-believing churches are located in the Santa Clarita Valley. These include Grace Baptist Church (Baptist General Conference), Placerita Baptist Church (General Association of Regular Baptist Churchs), Grace Community Church (non-denominational), Santa Clarita Baptist Church (General Association of Regular Baptist Churches), Faith Community Church (Evangelical Free), and Church of the Canyons (Evangelical Free).

27) What denomination is TMC?
TMC is non-denominational.

28) What is the ethnic make-up of TMC?
Five-Year Average Breakdown:
White, Non-Hispanic 88%
Black, Non-Hispanic 3.3%
American Indian & Alaskan 1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6%
Non-Resident Alien 1.5%
Total Minority Population 12%

29) Is TMC accredited?
Yes, The Master's College holds the following accreditations and/or affiliations:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Association of Independent California Schools and Universities
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
National Association of Schools of Music
California Council on the Education of Teachers
Association of Christian Schools International
National Association of Nouthetic Counseling
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
The Evangelical Theological Society