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Trinity International University

Trinity International University

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

Trinity International University is located in a large suburb, in Deerfield, IL. 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.

Areas of Study

Students at Trinity International University often study therapy and counseling.

Trinity International University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 630 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 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.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,783 students (2,013 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Trinity International University. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Trinity International University

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

Trinity International University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy274ministry, theology, religious education, pastoral counseling, bible studies, Christian studies, missionary studies, religion, ...
Education And Teaching57elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, history teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, ...
Therapy And Counseling55medical ethids, psychology, patient counseling
Business And Management40business, organizational behavior
Liberal Arts37liberal arts and humanities, history, liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, Biblical languages, humanities
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy12sports and fitness management, athletic trainer
Medicine9pre-med, medical preparatory
Media7communication studies, mass communication
Science4biology, chemistry
Mathematics2mathematics
Music1music

Number of programs and degrees for Trinity International University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree22529
Master's degree14414
First-professional degree831
Doctor's degree364
Postbaccalaureate certificate107

Student Body

In 2007, Trinity International University had a total enrollment of 2,783 students (2,013 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men49%
Women51%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate35%
Graduate51%
First Professional13%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White58%
Black8%
Hispanic2%
Asian6%
American Indian0%
Unknown22%
(Foreign Students)5%

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 2,013 (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 (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total63439362%16642%
Men30018662%8244%
Women33420762%8441%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480630
SAT Math460590
ACT Verbal2027
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2025

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 SAT19%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT87%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Trinity International University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,080
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,080
Room and board$ 6,800
Room charge$ 3,820
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,980
Books and supplies$ 1,030
Other expenses$ 2,540

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 (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured478
Non-tenured, but on tenure track139
Non-tenured and not on tenure track22

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year8$85,7371*
Associate professorcalendar year4$88,9651*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year14$82,0043$74,312

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year20$76,8572*
Associate professoracademic year20$65,9435$56,250
Assistant professoracademic year7$48,7307$48,514
Instructoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year48$67,63116$51,025

*: 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

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
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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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