Trinity International University is located in a large suburb, in Deerfield, Illinois. The school is officially a Evangelical Free Church of America school. Trinity International University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
The admissions department at Trinity International University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 590 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Trinity International University offers classes to 2,751 students (1,980 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-States Football Association competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015-1283
General Phone: (847) 945-8800
Admissions Phone: (847) 317-7000
Financial Aid Phone: (847) 317-8060
http://www.tiu.edu
Trinity International University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 326 | ministry, religious education, religion, theology, bible studies, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, missionary studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 75 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, history teaching, biology teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | counseling psychology, psychology, medical ethids |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | liberal arts and humanities, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology, humanities |
| Business And Management | 35 | business management, business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 7 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-med, medical preparatory |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity International University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 210 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 10 |
| First-professional degree | 76 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 72 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 31 | 6 |
In 2005, Trinity International University had a total enrollment of 2,751 students (1,980 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 44% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 59% |
| Wisconsin | 15% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Trinity International University offers campus housing for 869 of its 1,980 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Deerfield, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 459 | 377 | 82% | 159 | 42% |
| Men | 200 | 149 | 74% | 70 | 47% |
| Women | 259 | 228 | 88% | 89 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (847) 317-7000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,426 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,426 |
| Room and board | $ 6,320 |
| Room charge | $ 3,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,340 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity International University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (847) 317-8060
Trinity International University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 20 | $70,913 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $56,595 | 9 | $50,596 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $44,834 | 5 | $44,119 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $58,693 | 15 | $48,591 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| 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 | 145 | 73 | 218 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 63 | 97 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology 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
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity International University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Evangelical Free Church of America 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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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