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Trinity Christian College acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 85%, Trinity Christian College is an accessible private college in Illinois. Because it admits most qualified applicants, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Trinity Christian College
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Trinity Christian College weighs, where it ranks among Illinois schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1180, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
85%
Accessible
SAT middle 50%
1050-1320
of admitted students
Type
Private
Palos Heights, IL
Average net price
$19,125
per year after aid

What do students study at Trinity Christian College?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Education · 74 (35.9%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 27 (13.1%)Business, Management and Marketing · 25 (12.1%)Psychology · 19 (9.2%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 17 (8.3%)

Will I get into Trinity Christian College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Trinity Christian College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Trinity Christian College?

Trinity Christian College admits most qualified applicants (around 85%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Trinity Christian College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Trinity Christian College hard to get into?

Trinity Christian College is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 85% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Trinity Christian College?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Trinity Christian College, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Trinity Christian College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Trinity Christian College by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Trinity Christian College for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Trinity Christian College with a 3.1 GPA and a 1190 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1190 SAT, the middle of Trinity Christian College's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1320 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Trinity Christian College by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 105025th pctSAT 1190middleSAT 132075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.563%Likely85%Safety91%Safety66%Likely
2.887%Safety95%Safety98%Safety91%Safety
3.196%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/trinity-christian-college.

How to get into Trinity Christian College

Built from Trinity Christian College's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Trinity Christian College, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Trinity Christian College carries about a 3.07 core GPA and a 1270 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1050 to 1320 SAT (20 to 25 ACT). Submit a score at 1185 or higher; below 1050, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Trinity Christian College weighs

Trinity Christian College rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Trinity Christian College's exact dates at www.trnty.edu.

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How many students apply to Trinity Christian College, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, Trinity Christian College received 652 applications and admitted 578, an acceptance rate of 88.7%. 159 enrolled. Only about 28% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Trinity Christian College enrolls about 820 undergraduates in total, 57% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Applied
652
fall 2023
Admitted
578
88.7% of applicants
Enrolled
159
28% yield
Undergraduates
820
Palos Heights, large suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Trinity Christian College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Trinity Christian College scored between 1050 and 1320 on the SAT (average 1157). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 20 to 25. A score above 1320 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1050 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Trinity Christian College is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1050-1320
average 1157
ACT middle 50%
20-25
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Trinity Christian College looks for

What Trinity Christian College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Trinity Christian College leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Trinity Christian College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Very important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Very important
First-generation status
Considered
Alumni / legacy relation
Considered
Religious affiliation / commitment
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Trinity Christian College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Trinity Christian College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1180 SAT →Colleges for a 24 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Trinity Christian College cost after financial aid?

Trinity Christian College's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $35,012 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $20,605. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,125 a year, and it ranges from $12,891 for families earning under $30,000 to $23,986 for families earning over $110,000. 35% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$35,012
per year, before aid
Average net price
$19,125
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
35%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$12,891
$30k to $48k$13,587
$48k to $75k$15,592
$75k to $110k$18,846
Over $110k$23,986

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Trinity Christian College graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Trinity Christian College student who received federal aid earns $55,700 a year, up from $48,107 at six years. 58% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 81% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $25,009; 56% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$55,700
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
58%
within six years
Retention
81%
return for year two
Median debt
$25,009
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Trinity Christian College compares in Illinois

Trinity Christian College ranks #30 most selective of 37 schools in Illinois in our database.

Among the 37 Illinois schools we track, Trinity Christian College ranks #30 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Chicago (4%) and Northwestern University (8%) sit nearby, which makes Illinois a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Chicago
4%acceptance · IL
Northwestern University
8%acceptance · IL
Illinois Wesleyan University
39%acceptance · IL
University of Illinois
42%acceptance · IL
Chicago State University
43%acceptance · IL
Judson University
48%acceptance · IL
Governors State University
48%acceptance · IL
Quincy University
51%acceptance · IL
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Similar to Trinity Christian College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Trinity Christian College with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Butler University, California Baptist University, and University of St. Thomas. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Butler University
85%acceptance · IN
California Baptist University
85%acceptance · CA
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85%acceptance · MN
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85%acceptance · FL
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Frequently asked questions

What is Trinity Christian College's acceptance rate?

Trinity Christian College admitted 578 of 652 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 88.7% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 28% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Trinity Christian College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1050 to 1320 on the SAT and 20 to 25 on the ACT. A score above 1320 is in the top quarter of admits. Trinity Christian College is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Trinity Christian College test-optional?

Yes. Trinity Christian College reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Trinity Christian College cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Trinity Christian College, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $19,125 a year against a sticker price of about $35,012. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $12,891 on average.

What do Trinity Christian College graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Trinity Christian College are $55,700 a year among students who received federal aid, and 58% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Trinity Christian College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Trinity Christian College weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and interview most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Trinity Christian College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Trinity Christian College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Trinity Christian College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Trinity Christian College specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.