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Trinity Christian College

#1125 in US ranking Palos Heights, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$34,441
Tuition & fees
$20,980
Avg. aid
$21,088
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
1050–1320
ACT range
20–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$48,203
1 yr after graduation

What does Trinity Christian College offer in terms of athletics?

Trinity Christian College's varsity teams are known as the Trolls. The college participates in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and is also associated with the National Christian College Athletic Association; its conference affiliation should be checked against the current season's athletics schedule.

Reported varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Varsity participation generally involves tryouts or recruiting and a substantial practice and travel commitment. Students who want exercise without that commitment should ask campus recreation which intramural, club, or fitness opportunities are operating during their term; varsity listings alone do not establish those offerings.

What student groups and Associations are available at Trinity Christian College?

Student involvement at Trinity Christian College includes student government, faith-related groups, service activities, and student media. Reported examples include the Student Association, student ministries, a student-run newspaper, a Pro-Life Task Force, and PACE, a prison-tutoring program.

The college also reports theater and choral participation. Because organizations can change officers, names, or activity levels from year to year, applicants interested in a particular group should check the current student-activities directory. Membership in a student organization is different from participation in an institution-run service or academic program.

Who studies at Trinity Christian College?

Trinity Christian College enrolled a reported 854 students, making it a relatively small institution. The reported incoming groups included 128 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 88 transfer-in students.

Reported racial and ethnic enrollment counts include 410 White students, 181 Hispanic or Latino students, and 108 Black or African American students. Smaller reported groups include Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander students. These counts describe enrollment categories; they do not, by themselves, describe any student's experience or the full range of identities on campus.

The first-year class and transfer intake both matter to prospective students: a transfer applicant will not be the only newcomer arriving with prior college experience. Institution-wide enrollment should not, however, be used as a substitute for asking how many students are in a particular major or upper-level course.

How does student life look like at Trinity Christian College?

Trinity Christian College combines a residential campus with a substantial commuter population. A reported 46% of students live on campus, so everyday activities must serve students who stay nearby as well as those who leave after class.

Campus participation can include student programming, performing arts, service, and faith-related activities. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling. Students comparing colleges should look at the actual hours, eligibility, and appointment process for support services, particularly if commuting or work commitments limit when they can be on campus.

For a first-year student, the useful question is not simply whether an event or service exists, but whether its schedule fits classes, transportation, and other responsibilities. Orientation and the current student-activities calendar can provide a clearer picture of how students connect outside coursework.

What libraries are available to students at Trinity Christian College?

The Jennie Huizenga Memorial Library is Trinity Christian College's main campus library. It provides a dedicated place for coursework and research, and students can reserve study rooms.

Students should use the library's current catalog and research guides to identify print holdings, electronic books, journals, and databases available for their subjects. A research question that cannot be answered with local holdings may call for librarian assistance or interlibrary loan. The reported library information does not identify a 24-hour study area, so students who expect to work late should verify current building and online-service hours rather than assume round-the-clock access.

Trinity Christian College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

854

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

128

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA, NCCAA

Total staff

55 full time, 66 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Trinity Christian College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 825
Graduate: 29

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 782
Part-time: 72

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 81
Men: 47

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 181
Black or African American: 108
White: 410
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 25
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Unknown: 8

Trinity Christian College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA
  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

Men–Men

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

Women–Women

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

BothBothWomen

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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