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Trinity International University-Illinois

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Trinity International University-Illinois

Deerfield, Illinois 60015-1283

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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

Campus Visits

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93%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

140Students

9:1Student:Faculty

46%Grad Rate

$46,989Earnings 10yr

$21,386Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Trinity International University-Illinois Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,386

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (52)

Student Life

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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

8 Years$43,251

10 Years$46,989

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$38,100

Men

$54,700

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trojans

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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.
•In 1997, Trinity Law School, located in Santa Ana, California, was incorporated into Trinity International University, and the Trinity Graduate School was founded.
•Nicholas Perrin was elected as the 16th president in June 2019.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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Airport Transit

Chicago O'Hare (ORD)16 miles

Rental car

24 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

32 min$19-32

Milwaukee (MKE)52 miles

Rental car

78 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

104 min$62-104

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Trinity International University-Illinois Application Checklist

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Trinity International University-Illinois Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award