Trinity Christian College

Palos Height, Illinois
4-year Private university
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Overview

Trinity Christian College is a private institution established in 1959 with suburban setting located at Palos Heights. It is ranked 15 in Regional Colleges Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $20,100. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 854. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#15 in Regional Colleges Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Palos Height, Illinois
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1959
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
854 Undergraduates
Website http://www.trinity.edu

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Education
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$48,600
Cost of Attendance
$21,042
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $30,650
Outstate Tuition Fee $30,650
Room and Board Fees $11,200
$42,693 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

71% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the primary language of instruction at school (this is not necessary if applicants have taken the ACT or SAT)

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$33,031 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$4,250 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $48,600
58% Students with need received Financial Aid
7.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline December 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Founders Scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding spiritual, academic and social leadership.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance a 3.75 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline November 1
President’s Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $6,000 per year
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Admission to the College; 30+ ACT Composite Score / SAT Math & Reading Score of 1390+ / CLT Score of 98+ with cumulative GPA minimum of 3.70+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Provost Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 per year
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Admission to the College; 26-29 ACT Composite Score / SAT Math & Reading Score of 1240-1380 / CLT Score of 83-97, with cumulative GPA minimum of 3.20-3.49
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Leadership Scholarships
Total Worth Varies
Details Participation in scholarship area is required. Awards are available for: Art, Choir (Concert and Gospel), Instrumental Music, Peer Ministry, Theatre, and Worship Leadership.
Scholarship for Athletics
Total Worth Varies
Details Athletic scholarships are available for basketball, soccer, volleyball, track & field, cross country, golf, baseball and softball. All scholarships are awarded by the Athletics Department.
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Students

854 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
61% Students graduate within 6 years