Trinity Christian College

6601 W College Dr, Palos heights, IL 60463-929
Tel: (708)597-3000
Private not-for-profit | 1,369 students
The Trinity Christian College provides Biblically informed liberal arts education in the Reformed tradition.

School Overview:

Trinity Christian College
County Cook County, IL
Title IV Eligible Participat
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution Level Four or more years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
105 staff 115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,369 students 1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
1,085 students 1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
284 students 137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students
1,346 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students
23 students 129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
8% 3%
% Black
8% 6%
% White
83% 84%
% Two or more races
1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$23,513 $24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$23,513 $24,744
 
Percent Admitted 82% 64%
SAT Reading (25-75%) 480-620 450-570
SAT Math (25-75%) 460-540 460-573
ACT English (25-75%) 18-26 19-25
ACT Math (25-75%) 17-24 18-25
ACT Composite (25-75%) 18-26 20-25

School Notes:

  • Trinity Christian College is a four-year, degree-granting institution operating under a charter granted by the State of Illinois in 1959. Under this charter the college has approval to award the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Science degrees in appropriate fields.
  • Trinity Christian College is located in Palos Heights, Illinois, on a 50-acre wooded campus that was once a golf course. The secure neighborhood of Palos Heights has access to miles of hiking and biking trails in the nearby forest preserves. Our suburban location offers many restaurants, great shopping and easy access to the heart of downtown Chicago.
  • In all programs, including the liberal arts and sciences, professional and preprofessional preparation, we strive to offer the highest quality of instruction to prepare students for excellence in further study and careers beyond Trinity.
  • Trinity Christian College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is accredited by the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board for both elementary and secondary certification. The college is approved by the State of Illinois for state scholarships, grants, and loans.
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