Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 832
Graduate Enrollment: 64
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 76.24%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 27.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 57.6%
Black: 12.5%
Hispanic: 20.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 12.5%
Hispanic: 20.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.3%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,493
In-State tuition: $33,325Out-of-State tuition: $33,325
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,570 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $86,636 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,000 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 33.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 75.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,009 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,843 |
| $30k-48k | $7,369 |
| $48k-75k | $9,286 |
| $75k-110k | $17,564 |
| $110k+ | $18,841 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 54%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,009 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,593 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 85.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 84.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,693 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,798 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | $39,682 ($3,307) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 20 | $35,611 | $367 | $45,356 ($3,780) | $47,999 ($4,000) |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 13 | $50,127 ($4,177) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 44 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,265 ($3,605) | $46,547 ($3,879) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | $27,000 | $284 | $45,036 ($3,753) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 45 | $27,000 | $285 | $33,128 ($2,761) | $43,954 ($3,663) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 19 | $546 | $36,384 ($3,032) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | $41,709 ($3,476) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | $70,534 ($5,878) | $71,574 ($5,965) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 15 | $53,895 ($4,491) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | $44,417 ($3,701) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,088Full time faculty: 53%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,010,763 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $17,928,263 (2022)