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Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, Illinois 60015-1283

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Trinity International University-Illinois is a private suburban institution in Deerfield, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 140 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,386.

Established
1897
Motto
Entrusted with the Gospel
Type
Private (includes Seminary and Law School)
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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93%Acceptance
SAT Avg
140Students
9:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$46,989Earnings 10yr
$21,386Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,320
Room & Board$6,090
Books & Supplies$1,392
Total Cost of Attendance$47,751
Average Net Price$21,386
Median Debt at Graduation$26,082
Monthly Payment (10yr)$277

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,250
$30–48K$16,898
$48–75K$22,119
$75–110K$21,398
$110K+$25,030

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-9.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

5%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
140
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 21%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.6%
Freshman Retention4.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,545
10 Years$46,989

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trojans

Volleyball claimed

History & Fun Facts

  • By 1949, the Minneapolis-based school moved to Chicago and the unified schools became known as Trinity Seminary and Bible College.
  • In 1961, the school moved to a new campus in Bannockburn, Illinois, and a year later was renamed Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) and Trinity College.
  • The school grew from an enrollment of 51 in 1961 to 1,400 in 1990.
  • Nicholas Perrin was elected as the 16th president in June 2019.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
26 mi(45 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
58 mi(101 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
190 mi(329 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare16 mi
MKE Milwaukee52 mi
IND Indianapolis190 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
New York, NY725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Hartford, CT781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
Providence, RI845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Albany, NY720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Syracuse, NY599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Rochester, NY526 mi · ~15h 12m drive
Buffalo, NY461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Philadelphia, PA680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
Pittsburgh, PA427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Harrisburg, PA586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Newark, NJ716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Washington, DC612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Baltimore, MD623 mi · ~18h drive
Atlanta, GA614 mi · ~17h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Raleigh, NC665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Miami, FL1217 mi · ~35h 9m drive
Orlando, FL1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive
Tampa, FL1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Nashville, TN421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
Richmond, VA640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Chicago, IL26 mi · ~45 min drive
Detroit, MI247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Minneapolis, MN331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
St. Louis, MO275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Indianapolis, IN190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Columbus, OH297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Cleveland, OH322 mi · ~9h 18m drive
Milwaukee, WI58 mi · ~1h 41m drive
Dallas, TX813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Houston, TX955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Austin, TX989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
San Antonio, TX1062 mi · ~30h 41m drive
Los Angeles, CA1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
San Francisco, CA1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
San Diego, CA1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive
Seattle, WA1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive
Portland, OR1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive
Denver, CO907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1446 mi · ~41h 46m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Honolulu, HI4235 mi · ~122h 21m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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