Trinity Christian College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Palos Heights, IL that costs an average of $15,155 a year after financial aid, admits 85% of applicants and graduates 64% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$15,155
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
64%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$60,507

Private nonprofitLarge suburb820 undergraduates

Cost of Trinity Christian College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$34,441
Tuition and fees, in-state$21,205
Housing and food (on campus)$12,580
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$15,155

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,327
$30,001–48,000$15,313
$48,001–75,000$12,187
$75,001–110,000$19,737
$110,001+$12,365

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Trinity Christian College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate85%
Average SAT1,157
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)510–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–660
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)20–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate64%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,230
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$60,507
Rank in Illinois (earnings)35th of 65 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans84%

Majors and programs at Trinity Christian College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (45)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing41$83,528—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas42$55,482—
Special Education and Teaching29$50,450—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31$44,707—
Psychology38$40,768—
Accounting and Related Services15——
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2——
Biology7——
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology———
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Business/Commerce7——
Business/Corporate Communications5——
Chemistry1——
Communication and Media Studies13——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services9——
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other———
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Computer Science9——
Criminal Justice and Corrections9——
Curriculum and Instruction———
Design and Applied Arts7——
Education22——
English Language and Literature16——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations9——
Finance and Financial Management Services17——
Fine and Studio Arts3——
History6——
Human Resources Management and Services3——
Marketing10——
Mathematics4——
Music3——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research2——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management10——
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other2——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries1——
Philosophy6——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication7——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6——
Social Work18——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16——
Theological and Ministerial Studies6——
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———
Visual and Performing Arts2——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology18$55,327—
Curriculum and Instruction15——
Psychology———
Special Education and Teaching7——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———

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About Trinity Christian College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationPalos Heights, IL
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates820
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitetrnty.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Trinity Christian College's acceptance rate?

Trinity Christian College admits 85% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,157 on the SAT.

How much does Trinity Christian College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $34,441 a year (tuition and fees: $21,205). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,155 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,327.

How much do Trinity Christian College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $60,507 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 65 similar colleges in Illinois. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($83,528 a year after graduation).

What is Trinity Christian College's graduation rate?

64% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.