Trinity International University-Illinois
Founded in 1897, Trinity International University is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Chicagoland area operated by the Evangelical Free Church of America. Trinity confers undergraduate degrees in over 30 academic majors focused on core values of Christ Centeredness, Church Connectedness, Community Focus, and Cultural Engagement. As an evangelical institution, Trinity holds two chapel programs on campus each week with sermons archived on the university Youtube channel. For athletically-inclined students, Trinity fields 10 men’s and women’s teams known as the Trojans.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Free Church of America
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
28%
Submitting ACT
25%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1078
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,242
Total Number of Undergrads
450
Classroom Sizes
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,320 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $12,320 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1392 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
96%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,723
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,437
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,377
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
97%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,154
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
15
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Miami
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
97%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,400
What Students Are Saying
tiu is a place that encourages the development of each student holistically. the university's aim is to create a community in which every student can maximize their impact in the world.
Paul from Eagle River, AK
Trinity is an excellent school which provides the care of godly faculty and the opportunity to learn richly in many areas of study. Trinity is very small, so course options are very limited, but the resources available through Trinity's library and vast network of connections in the community allows for independent and culturally engaging study. The administration, faculty, and staff at Trinity seek to foster a healthy Christian community, so it's students can learn and grow not only in knowledge and understanding, but in the Truth of the Word and in the Spirit of God.
Tony from McHenry, IL
trinity is an amazing school. i haven't even started going there, and i already feel as if i am a part of the school. the community of the school is amazing. everyone is so close and treat each other as a family.
Leslie from Chicago, IL
TIU has a genuine community that is hard to find many other places. The diversity of the students and staff highlight the diversity of the Kingdom of God and the International part of the Universities name. The academics are spectacular and the academic support from the staff is extremely helpful.
Daniel from Chester, CT
Trinity is a place that is full of community.
Trinity puts the spiritual needs of the students as priority.
Trinity is a place for the student that wants to seek God while working towards an excellent education.
Trinity puts the spiritual needs of the students as priority.
Trinity is a place for the student that wants to seek God while working towards an excellent education.
Connor from Lake Villa, IL
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