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Trinity International University Deerfield

Trinity International University Deerfield

Trinity International University, commonly known as TIU, is located in Deerfield, Illinois, United States. It was created in the year 1897. A wide variety of degrees are granted to students through the following academic divisions:

  • Evangelical Divinity School
  • Graduate School
  • Law School
  • Trinity College

The sports teams of Trinity International University-Deerfield are nicknamed the Trojans. The athletics department fields men's teams in basketball, baseball, soccer, and football, and women's teams in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and softball. The university is also home to several student clubs and organizations including the College Union, Kappa Delta Pi, Student Government Association, Trinity Ambassadors, and Psi Chi.

Overview of Trinity International University Deerfield

The campus of Trinity International University is in Deerfield, IL, which is a large suburb. Its Evangelical Free Church of America nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Trinity International University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Trinity International University is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.

Trinity International University Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 445. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 600.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Trinity International University had 2,783 students enrolled (1,624 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Trinity International University are male.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Trinity International University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-States Football Association. Trinity International University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Trinity International University

Trinity International University Deerfield
2065 Half Day Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015-1283
General Phone: (847) 945-8800
http://www.tiu.edu

Trinity International University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy278ministry, theology, religious education, pastoral counseling, Christian studies, missionary studies, bible studies, religion, ...
Education and Teaching68elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, history teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, English teaching, educational supervision, ...
Therapy and Counseling62medical ethids, patient counseling, psychology
Business and Management44business, organizational behavior
Liberal Arts25liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, Biblical languages, history, English, social services, humanities
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy13sports and fitness management, athletic trainer
Media7communication studies, mass communication
Medicine7pre-med, medical preparatory
Science1biology, chemistry
Mathematics1mathematics
Music1music

Number of programs and degrees for Trinity International University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree20529
Master's degree16614
First-professional degree821
Doctor's degree514
Postbaccalaureate certificate37

Trinity International University Student Body

In 2007-2008, Trinity International University had a total enrollment of 2,783 students (1,624 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate35%
Graduate51%
First Professional14%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White55%
Black8%
Hispanic2%
Asian5%
American Indian0%
Unknown23%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1910%
20-2113%
22-2413%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4917%
50-6412%
65+1%

Trinity International University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time77 %
Part-Time100 %

Trinity International University Room and Board (2007)

Trinity International University offers campus housing for 1,087 of its 1,624 (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.

Trinity International University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total54834563%13439%
Men26315760%6239%
Women28518866%7238%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal445610
SAT Math440600
ACT Verbal1927
ACT Math1926
ACT Composite1926

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT23%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT79%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Trinity International University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,990
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,990
Room and board$ 7,270
Room charge$ 4,050
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,220
Books and supplies$ 1,080
Other expenses$ 2,670

Financial Aid:
Trinity International University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177200)

Trinity International University Faculty

Trinity International University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured477
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1510
Non-tenured and not on tenure track15

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year25$77,2032*
Associate professoracademic year29$64,3996$60,428
Assistant professoracademic year9$51,50812$51,049
Instructoracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year63$67,63822$53,301

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Trinity International University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballMid-States Football Association
BasketballChicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballChicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total13771208
Football59059
Basketball81220
Baseball16016
Track4711
All Other Sports5052102

Trinity International University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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

LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
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

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

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Psychology, General

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Trinity International University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Trinity International University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 2%Trinity International University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Trinity International University % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Trinity International University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Trinity International University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Trinity International University Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Trinity International University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Trinity International University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Evangelical Free Church of America affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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