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Trinity Christian College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Palos Heights, IL

$32,800

Avg tuition

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About Trinity Christian College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Interdenominational  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Trinity Christian College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Palos Heights, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 921, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The college offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,800.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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985

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

60%

Hispanic

19%

Black

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $32,800 $32,800
Graduate $10,458 $10,458

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,100
On-campus room and board $10,300
On-campus other expenses $2,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,570
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,980
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,980

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $47,100 $47,100
Off-campus without family $44,450 $44,450
Off-campus with family $37,880 $37,880

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

23%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

67%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,894
State Grant Aid $4,882
Institution Grant Aid $20,599
Pell Grant Aid $4,581

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

19

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

21

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

22

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

23

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

25

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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