Trinity College of the Bible is a non-denominational Bible college and seminary located in Newburgh, Indiana. It was founded in 1969 by Dr. John D. Brooke. Trinity College offers online courses to more than 6,000 students worldwide. The college also offers courses in a number of distance education learning formats and delivery systems, such as pre-recorded audio formats and online and video courses.
Notable alumni of the college include Sam Seamans, the Bishop-elect of the United Episcopal Church of North America, Larry D. Soderquist, renowned author and law professor at Vanderbilt University Law School, and James G. White, the President & CEO of the Johnson Institute.
The main campus of Trinity is in Newburgh, IN (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Trinity offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
Trinity does not accept everyone who applies.
Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Many students are part-timers.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity College Of The Bible And Trinity Theological Seminary
4233 Medwel Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630-2528
General Phone: (812) 853-0611
http://www.trinitysem.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 174 | pastoral counseling, bible studies, theology, religious education, religion, theological and ministerial studies, ministry, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 84 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 57 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 2 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 4 |
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 70% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 46% |
| Part-Time | 54% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newburgh, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,915 | 1,915 | 100% | 1,857 | 97% |
| Men | 1,336 | 1,336 | 100% | 1,295 | 97% |
| Women | 579 | 579 | 100% | 562 | 97% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| 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 | $ 3,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 250 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is -2)
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 | 13 | $60,000 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $60,000 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
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