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https://www.tiu.edu/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 800-822-3225 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Other |
| Date founded | 1897 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 108 acres |
| County | Lake |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 2 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 6 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 8 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 5 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 6 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 3 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 11 |
| Total number of freshmen | 14 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 24 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 36 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 60 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 41 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 39 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 80 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 65 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 75 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 140 |
| Total enrollment | 140 |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 44% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 5% |
| 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 | 41% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 38 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 9% |
| Number of countries represented | 19 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $11,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,760 |
| Fees | $450 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,000 |
| * 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 |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Pat Coles |
| Financial aid contact title | Interim Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 847-317-8060 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | April 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Aaron Mahl |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-822-3225 |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 131 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 120 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 3 |
| Number of female applicants | 133 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 126 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 11 |
| Total number of applicants | 264 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 246 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 14 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Required exams | Other standardized tests, SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Very important |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not 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 |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 8% |
| 18 - 23 | 50% |
| 24 - 29 | 29% |
| 30 - 36 | 13% |
| Average ACT score | 23 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.26 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 68% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 43% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 37% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 66% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 41 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 126 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 |
| Part time | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | 13 members of the Christian College Consortium |
| 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 (130) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Rolfing Memorial Library |
| 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 Government, College Union, Trinity Summer Mission, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 70% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 55% |
| 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 | Men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | Guaranteed |
| Housing availability for married graduate students | Guaranteed |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 97% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Blaise Brankatelli |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director of Graduate Admissions |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-822-3225 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 65 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 75 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 140 |
| Total enrollment | 140 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 20 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $18,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $18,000 |
| Fees | $520 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 20 credit hours per year.) |