The Master's University and Seminary
- Private
The Master's University and Seminary: international tuition 39,020 USD per year, one-year total cost 54,845 USD, acceptance rate 84%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 125.
First-year international students can apply for the International Student Grant based on financial need and achievement, using a separate international application. The merit and Steadfast scholarships don't state whether international students are eligible.
Getting in. The school admits 84% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 125+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 54,845 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/9. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at The Master's University and Seminary?
International tuition is 39,020 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 54,845 USD.
Does The Master's University and Seminary offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. First-year international students can apply for the International Student Grant based on financial need and achievement, using a separate international application. The merit and Steadfast scholarships don't state whether international students are eligible.
What English scores does The Master's University and Seminary require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 125.
What is the acceptance rate at The Master's University and Seminary?
The acceptance rate is 84%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearNo page says merit is considered automatically with the admission application; the top award also has its own application and deadline, so this is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admissions ignores or considers international applicants' ability to pay, so need-blind status is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational students must submit the International Student Financial Aid Supplement (and the International Grant application) to apply for aid; CSS Profile is not mentioned.
Scholarships at this school
International Student GrantNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool pageVariable Amount
The page states this grant is for new and continuing international students, so a Vietnamese applicant is eligible to apply.
International Students Tuition Care (50% tuition scholarship)Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page50% tuition scholarship
It is for international students, but only those affiliated with TMAI, GTY, TMS or other affiliates qualify.
Achievement Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not mention citizenship or international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Distinguished Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not mention citizenship or international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Full-Tuition Steadfast ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
The scholarship requires the FAFSA but the page does not say whether international students may apply, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: January 1, 2027 (application opens November 1, 2026)
Great Commission ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
This is a 4-year scholarship tied to U.S.-based churches; the page does not say whether international students qualify.
Honors Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not mention citizenship or international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Presidents & Fish Honors Fellowship Academic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not mention international students, so it is unclear whether a Vietnamese applicant can be considered.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 16, 2027 (application opens November 1, 2026)
The Master's University GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
This grant requires the FAFSA and the page does not say whether international students are considered, so it is unclear.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Fall 2027 early deadlineApplicationin18days
- Spring 2027 applications closeApplication+105 days
- Priority Financial Aid document deadlineFinancial aid+138 days
- Fall 2027 applications closeApplication+321 days
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data