Trinity

Trinity Christian College

Trinity
#6779 / #1790
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#859
Most Desirable School
Four year Reformed Christian college in Palos Heights, IL

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About Trinity Christian College

Reasons to Choose Trinity Christian College

  • Personal Attention: With a student:faculty ratio of 10:1, Trinity students are able to get to know their professors and collaborate with them to enhance their learning outcomes.
  • Internship Opportunities: 100% of Trinity students participate in internships to gain real-world experience and create contacts within their chosen field before graduation.
  • International Options: Students at Trinity can take advantage of study abroad programs in Spain, China, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Oman, France and Romania. These exciting opportunities offer students the chance to experience new cultures, meet new people, and broaden their worldview.
  • Programs for Everyone: Not the traditional age for a college student? No worries. At Trinity they’ve developed a program specifically designed to meet the needs of adults seeking undergraduate degrees. Classes for the 9 programs meet one night per week from 6 pm to 10 pm to accommodate typical work schedules.

Trinity Christian College is a liberal arts college located 30 minutes from Chicago in Palos Heights, Illinois. The vision of bringing a Reformed Christian school to the Chicago area began in 1956 and became a reality in 1971 when Trinity graduated its first class of students.

Trinity currently offers over 70 degree programs, and has expanded to include not only a traditional undergraduate program, but also an adult undergraduate program and graduate-level programs for its 1400 students. Trinity is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as well as all relevant program-specific boards and commissions.

Trinity is committed to offering an affordable education to all students. 94% of students receive financial aid, and the average financial aid package is $24,000. Average tuition at Trinity is $26,050 for undergraduates.

True to its Christian roots, Trinity offers many opportunities for students to engage in worship, Bible study, and fellowship.

  • Bi-weekly chapel
  • OutCry (a worship service geared toward students)
  • Sunday Night Worship
  • Women’s Ministry
  • Prayer Ministry
  • Men’s Ministry
  • Tuesday Morning Prayer

Trinity is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and offers a wide variety of men’s and women’s sports. The mascot for Trinity is the Troll, a tribute to the legend that a troll guarded the golf course that once occupied the land Trinity was built on.

Trinity regularly ranks in the top tier among Regional Colleges—Midwest by U.S.News & World Report, and 98% of recent graduates from Trinity are either fully employed or enrolled in graduate school.

According to Wikipedia, Trinity Christian College is a private Christian college in Palos Heights, Illinois. It was founded in 1959 by a group of Chicago businessmen who wanted to establish a college providing students with a Christian higher education in a Reformed tradition as a college in Illinois. The college offers degrees in more than 70 programs of study.

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Trinity Christian College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
70671%69%101024

How Much Does Trinity Christian College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$34,325
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$10,997
30K - 48K$15,812
48K - 75K$21,952
75K - 110K$19,931
110K+$25,130

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Trinity Christian College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Trinity Christian College, then you can expect to earn an average of $44,600 per year. You also have a 88% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Trinity Christian College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,1191,04376

Where is Trinity Christian College?

Trinity Christian College is located at 6601 W College Dr, Palos Heights IL 60463-0929

How Safe is Trinity Christian College?

Palos Heights has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Trinity Christian College Known For?

Trinity Christian College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Psychology
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Computer Science
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Communications
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Business
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Who Are Trinity Christian College's Most Influential Alumni?

Mark Regnerus
An American sociologist.

Who Are Trinity Christian College's Most Influential Faculty?