Did you know that The Master’s University was ranked No. 1 for “Character Development” by the Wall Street Journal (2025), and in the top three “Christian Colleges with the Best Student Life” by Niche (2026)? TMU is also located only miles from beaches, mountains, the desert, and Los Angeles, while being nestled in one of California’s safest cities.
Here are seven more fun facts you might not know about life at TMU:
Through programs such as TMU Italy, the Israel Bible Extension Program (IBEX), and the Turkey and Greece Trip, students have the opportunity to take the classroom with them around the world.
Since opening, Trophy Coffee has become a daily staple for TMU students. Members of the TMU community gather there to study and hang out with friends in the center of campus.
In 2024, TMU built four new pickleball courts on campus. Now, almost every night, the courts are full of students enjoying the addition.
A choir composed of auditioned singers, The Master’s University Chorale performs both on campus and on the road, with tours taking them throughout the States and across the globe.
From the history of Hotchkiss Hall to apartment-style living in Slight Hall, TMU’s dorm buildings and Canyon Homes offer a variety of options to students.
From ultimate frisbee and national parks to chess and fountain pens, TMU hosts many unique clubs that allow students to pursue existing interests or explore new ones.
TMU’s intramural sports offer a chance for non-athletes to enjoy competing against their classmates. Sports offered include volleyball, soccer, basketball, and pickleball.
Learn more about student life at TMU here.
