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Trinity Christian College is in a large suburb, in Palos Heights, Illinois. The school has a Interdenominational religious affiliation. Trinity Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at Trinity Christian College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include fine arts and education and teaching.
Trinity Christian College does not admit all applicants. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Trinity Christian College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,280 students (1,140 full-time equivalent).
Trinity Christian College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Trinity Christian College belong to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity Christian College
6601 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463-0929
General Phone: (708) 597-3000
Admissions Phone: (708) 239-4708
Financial Aid Phone: (708) 239-4706
http://www.trnty.edu
Trinity Christian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 93 | elementary school teaching, special ed, history teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, art education, English teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 48 | business, organizational behavior, business communications, accounting, MIS |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | theology and religious vocations, philosophy, theology, pre-ministerial studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | history, sociology, English, Spanish language, political science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | information science, computer science |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 6 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Music | 2 | music performance, music |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Christian College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 252 | 45 |
In 2005, Trinity Christian College had a total enrollment of 1,280 students (1,140 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 53% |
| Michigan | 15% |
| Wisconsin | 11% |
| Indiana | 6% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Trinity Christian College offers campus housing for 768 of its 1,140 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Palos Heights, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 559 | 535 | 96% | 229 | 43% |
| Men | 154 | 147 | 95% | 77 | 52% |
| Women | 405 | 388 | 96% | 152 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (708) 239-4708
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,985 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,985 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,762 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (708) 239-4706
Trinity Christian College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $59,564 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $61,217 | 4 | $54,090 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $52,977 | 5 | $41,483 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $43,858 | 11 | $42,667 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $51,529 | 20 | $44,656 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 6 | 11 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity Christian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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