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Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, Illinois 60463-0929

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Trinity Christian College is a private institution in Palos Heights with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1154, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 796 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,700 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,381.

Established
1959
Motto
Unum Deum In Tres Laudamus Te
Mascot
Troll
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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89%Acceptance
1154SAT Avg
796Students
10:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$55,700Earnings 10yr
$16,381Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Trinity Christian College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1154

Reading & WritingMid: 550
520590
MathMid: 535
530610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1154

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,325
Room & Board$11,200
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$47,066
Average Net Price$16,381
Median Debt at Graduation$25,009
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,034
$30–48K$9,624
$48–75K$11,213
$75–110K$18,986
$110K+$23,771

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,381

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,358

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
796
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 14%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.9%
Freshman Retention79.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,107
8 Years$50,396
10 Years$55,700

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,900
Men
$53,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
17 mi(29 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
95 mi(165 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
156 mi(270 min)

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