World Mission University

www.wmu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,480

3.85% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,973

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

77.8%

9 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

424

43.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

33.3%

1 Graduates

About

World Mission University is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at World Mission University were Pastoral Studies & Counseling (15 degrees awarded), Nursing School (10 degrees), and Biblical Studies (5 degrees).

In 2022, 92 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at World Mission University. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (41 degrees), 2.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at World Mission University is $6,480, which is $−8,461 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at World Mission University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at World Mission University is $6,480, which is $8,462 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,973.

In 2022, 53% of undergraduate students attending World Mission University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,480

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at World Mission University was $6,480. The cost of tuition at World Mission University is $−8,462 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of World Mission University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,973

2022 Value

0.402%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 World Mission University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,973. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of World Mission University grew by 0.402%.

This chart compares the average net price of World Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,081

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at World Mission University was of $9,081 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at World Mission University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at World Mission University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 17.8% with respect to 2021, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at World Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at World Mission University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

World Mission University received 9 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 424 students enrolled at World Mission University in 2022.

World Mission University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

Accepted Out of 9

This chart compares the acceptance rate of World Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

World Mission University had a total enrollment of 424 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at World Mission University is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 241. This means that 43.2% of students enrolled at World Mission University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at World Mission University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.3% Asian and 11.3% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at World Mission University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (32.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (33%), followed by Asian Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at World Mission University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 424 students. The full-time enrollment at World Mission University is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 241. This means that 43.2% of students enrolled at World Mission University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at World Mission University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at World Mission University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), World Mission University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at World Mission University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Asian
175 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at World Mission University is 41.3% Asian and 11.3% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 30 more women than men received degrees from World Mission University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at World Mission University is asian (41 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at World Mission University is Pastoral Studies & Counseling (15 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing School (10 degrees) and Biblical Studies (5 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at World Mission University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (54 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at World Mission University are Elementary & middle school teachers (204,886 people), Social workers, all other (173,102 people), Other managers (165,825 people), Clergy (97,843 people), and Graphic designers (96,685 people).

The most specialized majors at World Mission University in 2022 are Theology (54 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at World Mission University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at World Mission University are Theology (54 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at World Mission University are Elementary & secondary schools (468,924 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (229,673 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (211,573 people), Individual & family services (140,380 people), and Computer Systems Design (134,039 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by World Mission University.

Most Common (2022)

Divinity & Ministry
14 degrees awarded
Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
12 degrees awarded
General Music
6 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at World Mission University was Divinity & Ministry with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at World Mission University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 31 degrees were awarded to men at World Mission University, which is 0.508 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (61).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at World Mission University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at World Mission University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.75 times less than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 10 degrees were awarded to women at World Mission University in Nursing School. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 0% of students graduating from World Mission University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at World Mission University is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Asian
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at World Mission University is asian (41 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Asian Female
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded
Asian Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at World Mission University is asian female (32 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (13 degrees).

Operations

World Mission University employs 4 Associate professors, 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at World Mission University are Male Associate professor (2), Female Associate professor (2), and Female Assistant professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at World Mission University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.15M

2022 Salaries

9.84%

growth from 2021

In 2022, World Mission University paid a median of $1.15M in salaries, a 9.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.48% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 8.88% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$347k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, World Mission University paid a total of $347k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at World Mission University were Associate professor with 4 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at World Mission University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at World Mission University was Male Associate professor with 2 employees, Female Associate professor with 2 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at World Mission University.

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