Trinity Christian College
6601 West College Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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https://www.trnty.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 708-597-3000 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Other |
| Date founded | 1959 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 53 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 50 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 78 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 128 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 79 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 297 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 452 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 749 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 27 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 78 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 105 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 324 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 530 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 854 |
| Total enrollment | 854 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 55% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 6% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 18% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,450 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Ryan Zantingh |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708-239-4872 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $33,031 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 79% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $2,430 |
| Scholarship or grant | $4,250 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $28,730 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 63% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,524 |
| Scholarship or grant | $4,304 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 129 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 126 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 497 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 476 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 80% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $39,596 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Nursing | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Brittany Minnesma |
| Admissions contact title | Assistant Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 866-874-6463 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 275 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 181 |
| Number of female applicants | 431 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 318 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 79 |
| Total number of applicants | 706 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 499 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.5 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | ACT Composite score of 19 or combined SAT score of 980 |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Interview | Important |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Important |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 46% |
| 500 - 599 | 30% |
| 600 - 699 | 16% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 580 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 49% |
| 500 - 599 | 37% |
| 600 - 699 | 11% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| Average SAT math score | 530 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 6% |
| 18 - 23 | 44% |
| 24 - 29 | 38% |
| 30 - 36 | 13% |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.5 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 28% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 25% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 23% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 76% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 60% |
| Between four and five years | 8% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for some students |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 135 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8.94:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (170) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Jennie Huizenga Memorial Library |
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| National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | Yes |
| National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 15 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Association, Student ministries, Campus newspaper, Pro-Life Task Force, PACE (prison tutoring program) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 46% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of undergraduate men | 324 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 530 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 854 |
| Total enrollment | 854 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $10,458 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $10,458 |
| Fees | $250 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |