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Trinity International University-Illinois

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 440
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Deerfield, Illinois, Trinity International University-Illinois is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Trinity International University-Illinois is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Trinity International University-Illinois is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Trinity International University-Illinois emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Trinity International University-Illinois is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Trinity International University-Illinois is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Trinity International University-Illinois do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,298

Cost of attendance at Trinity International University-Illinois in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,298

Cost of attendance at Trinity International University-Illinois in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Trinity International University-Illinois received on average $26,934 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,934
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 47% $5,221 $245,403
Other Federal Grant 56 56% $6,168 $345,395
State Grant/Scholarships 22 22% $5,065 $111,428
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 100 100% $22,366 $2,236,558
Total Grant & Scholarships 100 100% $26,934 $2,693,381

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinity International University-Illinois students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Trinity International University-Illinois students is 44.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

44.6%

  • asian 33.3% 2 students
  • African American 29.2% 7 students
  • white 49.5% 48 students
  • unknown 44.4% 4 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-States Football Association
  • Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Trinity International University-Illinois provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Trinity International University-Illinois offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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