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The idea for the Trinity Christian College was conceived in 1952 by a group of visionary Chicago businessmen. It officially started offering classes from the fall of 1959. The 50-acre wooded campus of the college is located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Trinity Christian College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,000 students every year.
Trinity Christian College offers academic programs in art and design, sociology, science, criminal justice, economics, and business, among others. Several pre-professional programs in various fields are also available.
The athletics department of Trinity Christian College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Trolls, the teams compete in the NAIA, NCCAA, and CCAC.
Trinity Christian College is in a large suburb, in Palos Heights, IL. 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 education and teaching.
Trinity Christian College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 490 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 580.
Some professors at Trinity Christian College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,367 students (1,271 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
http://www.trnty.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 121 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, history teaching, English teaching, art education, math teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 49 | business, accounting, business communications, organizational behavior, non-profit management, MIS |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | political science, sociology, English, Spanish language, history |
| Religion and Philosophy | 16 | theology and religious vocations, theology, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science, information science |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Christian College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 307 | 42 |
In 2007-2008, Trinity Christian College had a total enrollment of 1,367 students (1,271 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 75% |
| (Foreign Students) | 25% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 46% |
| Michigan | 15% |
| Wisconsin | 10% |
| Iowa | 9% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Trinity Christian College offers campus housing for 650 of its 1,271 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 589 | 553 | 94% | 235 | 42% |
| Men | 184 | 165 | 90% | 79 | 48% |
| Women | 405 | 388 | 96% | 156 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,256 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,256 |
| Room and board | $ 7,420 |
| Room charge | $ 3,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,015 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177100)
Trinity Christian College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $65,389 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $71,853 | 5 | $67,164 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $69,946 | 5 | $71,365 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $58,390 | 4 | $45,904 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $43,395 | 18 | $48,713 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $55,654 | 27 | $52,492 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 30 | 48 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 26 | 31 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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
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
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
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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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