Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts 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 chartergranted by the State of Illinois in 1959. Under this charter the college has approval to award the Bachelor of Arts, theBachelor 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 wasonce a golf course. The secure neighborhood of Palos Heights has access to miles of hiking and biking trails in the nearbyforest preserves. Our suburban location offers many restaurants, great shopping and easy access to the heart of downtownChicago.
- In all programs, including the liberal arts and sciences, professional and preprofessionalpreparation, we strive to offer the highest quality of instruction to prepare students for excellence in further study andcareers beyond Trinity.
- Trinity Christian College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of theNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is accredited by the Illinois State Teacher CertificationBoard for both elementary and secondary certification. The college is approved by the State of Illinois for statescholarships, grants, and loans.
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