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World Mission University

#2214 in US ranking Los Angeles, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,605
Tuition & fees
$7,420
Avg. aid
$3,110
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
100%
Median salary
$13,781

What is the accreditation of World Mission University?

World Mission University identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education as its institutional accreditor. Institutional accreditation concerns the university as a whole; it is distinct from any accreditation that a particular nursing, social work, or other professional program might need.

Accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility, but an individual student must still meet the applicable aid rules. It also does not require another college to accept transfer credits: the receiving institution decides which courses count toward its degrees. Students pursuing a regulated profession should separately confirm the current program approval and licensing requirements with the relevant state board.

What are the admission requirements at World Mission University?

World Mission University reports an open-admission policy. That describes the institution's general admissions approach, not a waiver of documentation or a guarantee of entry into every academic program.

Applicants should be prepared to submit the application and academic records appropriate to their entry level, such as prior secondary-school or college transcripts. Requirements can differ for undergraduate, graduate, international, and profession-specific applicants. Before paying a fee, confirm the current catalog's rules on academic credentials, English proficiency, recommendations, deadlines, and any additional requirements for the intended program.

The open-admission designation should not be interpreted as a published SAT or ACT requirement, a minimum GPA, or a program-specific acceptance rate. Those are separate policies that applicants should verify for their category.

What are the application fees and waivers at World Mission University?

The reported application fee for World Mission University is $100. An application fee is a charge for processing an application, not a tuition payment or an enrollment deposit.

Applicants should check the current application instructions before submitting payment, especially if they are applying to a graduate program or from outside the United States. The availability, eligibility rules, and request procedure for any fee waiver should be confirmed with admissions before submitting a nonrefundable payment.

What types of ROTC programs are available at World Mission University?

Students should not assume that World Mission University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. A campus unit or a formal cross-enrollment arrangement needs to be confirmed for the branch a student wants to join.

Anyone considering ROTC should ask the university and a prospective host ROTC unit whether cross-enrollment is permitted, how travel would work, and whether required training fits the degree schedule. Scholarships and commissioning routes have their own eligibility rules and potential military service obligations; admission to World Mission University does not itself confer ROTC participation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at World Mission University?

World Mission University enrolls transfer-in undergraduates, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions. IPEDS 2024-25 records 24 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

A transfer applicant should obtain official transcripts from every prior college and request a written evaluation showing which courses satisfy general, major, and elective requirements. The useful question is not only how many credits transfer, but how many remain applicable to the chosen degree. Applicants with prior ministry training or experiential learning should also ask how the university evaluates that work; reported credit for life experience does not mean credit is automatic. The institution reports that it does not accept AP credit or dual credit.

What types of study abroad programs are available at World Mission University?

A specific World Mission University semester-abroad program or exchange partnership should not be assumed when planning a degree. International ministry activity, travel, and study abroad are not interchangeable: only an approved academic arrangement establishes how a course will count toward graduation.

Students interested in overseas study should ask their academic adviser whether the university offers a current faculty-led course or approves study through another institution. They should obtain written answers about credit, tuition, travel expenses, and financial-aid treatment before committing to a program.

How to Apply to World Mission University

Application fee

$100

World Mission University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 26
Out-of-state: 2

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 29
Transfer: 24

World Mission University Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.