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Trinity Christian College

Private nonprofit 4-year · Palos Heights, Illinois · 820 undergradsInterdenominationalTest-optional

Admission8 in 10 get in85% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$15,155a year · sticker $34,441
Graduation rate
64%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$60,507median per year
Report card how grades work
B+Overall value
A-Cost
BPrice for low incomes
B+Graduation
BEarnings

Trinity Christian College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Palos Heights, Illinois with 820 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, costs an average of $15,155 a year after grants and graduates 64% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Trinity Christian College acceptance rate and admissions

Trinity Christian College admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1050 to 1320
4001600
ACT composite
20 to 25
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 510 to 660, math 540 to 660). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Trinity Christian College tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$21,205
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$12,580
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$34,441
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$15,155

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,155 a year after grants and scholarships, $19,286 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$15,327
$30,001 to $48,000$15,313
$48,001 to $75,000$12,187
$75,001 to $110,000$19,737
Over $110,000$12,365

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Trinity Christian College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Trinity Christian College graduation rate, earnings and debt

64%
finished within 6 years
82%
came back for year two
44%
get a Pell Grant
  • 64% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $60,507 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).

Earnings compared

Trinity Christian College$60,507
Illinois median, private nonprofit 4-year$64,180
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Trinity Christian College majors and what graduates earn

Trinity Christian College awarded bachelor's degrees in 41 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($79,811).

Nursing$79,811
Criminal justice$78,165
Marketing$62,334
Special education$55,713
Social work$52,382
Psychology$51,104
Teacher education by grade level$49,476
Communication$47,527
All 41 majors at Trinity Christian College
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing19$83,528$79,811n/a
Criminal justice3n/a$78,165n/a
Marketing4n/a$62,334n/a
Special education16$50,450$55,713n/a
Social work6n/a$52,382n/a
Psychology19$40,768$51,104n/a
Teacher education by grade level17$44,707$49,476n/a
Communication6n/a$47,527n/a
Teacher education by subject27$55,482n/an/a
Education21n/an/an/a
English11n/an/an/a
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management9n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science7n/an/an/a
Speech-language pathology7n/an/an/a
Finance7n/an/an/a
Accounting6n/an/an/a
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations5n/an/an/a
Computer science4n/an/an/a
Romance languages3n/an/an/a
Divinity and ministry3n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design3n/an/an/a
Business3n/an/an/a
History3n/an/an/a
Environmental science2n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising2n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology2n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts2n/an/an/a
Business/Corporate Communications2n/an/an/a
Mathematics1n/an/an/a
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other1n/an/an/a
Philosophy1n/an/an/a
Chemistry1n/an/an/a
Music1n/an/an/a
Physical and occupational therapy1n/an/an/a
Business administration1n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences0n/an/an/a
Biology0n/an/an/a
Bible/Biblical Studies0n/an/an/a
Pastoral ministry0n/an/an/a
Art and design, general0n/an/an/a
Human resources0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Trinity Christian College

3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 3 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's7n/an/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's6$55,327n/a
Special educationMaster's3n/an/a

Students and location

  • 820 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 57% women, 43% men
  • 10 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large suburb
  • Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Trinity Christian College?

Trinity Christian College admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Trinity Christian College cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $21,205. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,155 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Trinity Christian College?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 510 to 660 in reading and writing and 540 to 660 in math, and 20 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Trinity Christian College test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Trinity Christian College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Trinity Christian College?

64% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Trinity Christian College graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,507 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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