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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

#2039 in US ranking Rock Island, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$27,470
Avg. aid
$10,883

Outcomes

Median salary
$77,899
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is separate from any professional accreditation held by an individual nursing or allied health program.

That distinction matters for financial aid, transfer planning, and licensure. Institutional accreditation is an important federal financial aid eligibility condition, but a student must also meet aid requirements. Likewise, an accredited college cannot guarantee that another institution will accept a course in transfer. Applicants should check the current professional accreditation and state licensing requirements for their intended program before enrolling, particularly if they expect to seek a license outside Illinois.

What are the admission requirements at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?

Admission to Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is not open admission. Requirements depend on the program and whether an applicant is entering college, transferring coursework, or applying to a route intended for licensed health professionals.

Degree-seeking applicants should expect to document secondary-school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and submit the academic records required for their program. Health professions programs may also require prerequisite coursework and separate steps before clinical placement. Applicants should distinguish requirements for admission to the college from requirements for entry into a particular program or clinical experience.

ACT scores were submitted by 46% of enrolled first-time students in the reported admissions data, but that figure does not establish a current test requirement. Applicants should check their program's current application instructions for test policies, GPA and prerequisite rules, deadlines, and any requirements that apply after admission.

What are the application fees and waivers at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?

The reported application fee for Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is $50. Applicants should confirm the amount shown in the application for their intended program before submitting payment, since fees and application procedures can change.

An application fee is distinct from a tuition charge, enrollment deposit, or clinical-program expense. Anyone seeking a waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before submitting a paid application; a waiver should not be assumed merely because the applicant qualifies for financial aid.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?

No Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences ROTC unit or formal cross-enrollment arrangement is established in the available institutional information. Applicants interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC should not assume that attendance at Trinity provides access to a host institution's program.

ROTC participation through another college, where permitted, can involve separate admission or registration, scheduling, scholarship conditions, and a potential military service commitment. A prospective student would need confirmation from both Trinity and the relevant ROTC host before treating that route as part of an enrollment plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions and reports transfer entry in fall, spring, and summer. Acceptance as a student and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should submit the official college records specified by their program and request an evaluation of prerequisites and degree requirements. The college also reports accepting AP credit, CLEP subject examinations, DSST/DANTES examinations, and applicable American Council on Education credit recommendations. Those policies do not mean that every examination or course satisfies a particular nursing or allied health requirement.

Before changing schools, applicants should obtain a written program-specific credit evaluation, including which science courses remain valid, which clinical courses must be completed at Trinity, and how many credits must be earned there. Reported enrollment included 32 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, underscoring the relevance of this route.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences?

A college-operated semester, exchange, or faculty-led study abroad program is not established in the available information for Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Students should not assume that an outside international program will fit a prescribed health professions curriculum.

Anyone considering overseas coursework should obtain advance approval for transfer credit and check how an absence would affect prerequisite sequencing, clinical placements, financial aid, and the expected graduation date. International clinical activities also require separate attention to supervision and professional requirements; they should not be treated as interchangeable with a required domestic placement.

ACT scores of enrolled students

ACT in range 12-17
ACT in range 18-23
ACT in range 24-29
ACT in range 30-36

How to Apply to Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Application fee

$50

Early Decision

Yes

Early Action

No

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences First-Year Students

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Transfer: 32

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

46%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 2, 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.