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:
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.
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.
Trinity International University is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
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.
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.
Trinity International University Deerfield
2065 Half Day Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015-1283
General Phone: (847) 945-8800
http://www.tiu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 278 | ministry, theology, religious education, pastoral counseling, Christian studies, missionary studies, bible studies, religion, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 68 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, history teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, English teaching, educational supervision, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 62 | medical ethids, patient counseling, psychology |
| Business and Management | 44 | business, organizational behavior |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, Biblical languages, history, English, social services, humanities |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Medicine | 7 | pre-med, medical preparatory |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity International University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 205 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 166 | 14 |
| First-professional degree | 82 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 51 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Trinity International University had a total enrollment of 2,783 students (1,624 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 35% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 548 | 345 | 63% | 134 | 39% |
| Men | 263 | 157 | 60% | 62 | 39% |
| Women | 285 | 188 | 66% | 72 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 445 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
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 | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
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 | academic year | 25 | $77,203 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $64,399 | 6 | $60,428 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $51,508 | 12 | $51,049 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $67,638 | 22 | $53,301 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 71 | 208 |
| Football | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| Basketball | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Track | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 52 | 102 |
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
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
(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 7% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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