Trinity International University-Illinois is a private research university in Deerfield, Illinois, enrolling about 55 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,989 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,320
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $2,835 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 55 29.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.10%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
  • First-Generation Students: 29.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 63.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 25.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 28.4%
  • Average ACT Score: 18
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 65
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 264
  • Room & Board: $6,090 annual estimate

Trinity International University-Illinois: what the data shows

Common questions about Trinity International University-Illinois, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Trinity International University-Illinois?

Trinity International University-Illinois is located in Deerfield, IL (ZIP 60015-1283).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Trinity International University-Illinois public or private?

Trinity International University-Illinois is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Trinity International University-Illinois cost?

Published tuition: $12,320.

Average net price after aid: $2,835.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$1,242
$30,001–$48,000$13,991

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $49,280.

How hard is it to get into Trinity International University-Illinois?

Admission rate: 100.00%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 18.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Trinity International University-Illinois?

Total enrollment: 55 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 65 students.

Graduate enrollment: 814 students.

About 29% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Trinity International University-Illinois?

150%-time completion rate: 46.10%.

First-year retention: 12.5%.

What do graduates of Trinity International University-Illinois earn?

Median earnings: $41,545 six years after entry; $46,989 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,082.

89.29% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Trinity International University-Illinois known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Trinity International University-Illinois a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 46.10%; median earnings $46,989 at 10 years; net price $2,835. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$12,320
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trinity International University-Illinois was $12,320.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$2,835
2024 Value

In 2024 Trinity International University-Illinois had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,835.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$11,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$2,835 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$49,280 4-Year Tuition

$6,090 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,392 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$19,802 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$79,208 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Trinity International University-Illinois.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Trinity International University-Illinois was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Trinity International University-Illinois in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$26,830$26,830$19,694
2014$27,360$27,360$20,535
2015$28,700$28,700$20,468
2016$30,130$30,130$20,416
2017$30,750$30,750$19,887
2018$32,390$32,390$19,530
2019$33,028$33,028$21,204
2020$33,298$33,298$21,200
2021$33,298$33,298$19,979
2022$33,898$33,898$17,041
2023$12,320$12,320$21,386

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

100.00% Acceptance Rate

264 Total Applicants

246 Students Admitted

21 First-Time Students Enrolled

8.54% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

ACT Average: 18

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Trinity International University-Illinois reported total enrollment of about 55 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 73% male and 27% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (36.4%), White (29.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). About 89.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trinity International University-Illinois in 2024 is 55 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 65 students. Graduate enrollment is about 814 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

12.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 36.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

36.36% 100% Completion Time

46.10% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36.36% of students graduating from Trinity International University-Illinois completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Theology/Theological Studies: 78% male / 22% female
  • Divinity/Ministry: 79% male / 21% female
  • Religious Education: 42% male / 58% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Trinity International University-Illinois.

Return on Investment

$26,082 Median Student Debt

$46,989 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

55.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

4043.65% Return on Investment

5.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Trinity International University-Illinois.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Theology/Theological Studies: 64 completions

2. Divinity/Ministry: 29 completions

3. Religious Education: 19 completions

4. Bible/Biblical Studies: 16 completions

5. Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling: 13 completions

6. Business/Commerce, General: 12 completions

7. Psychology, General: 10 completions

8. Bioethics/Medical Ethics: 7 completions

9. Missions/Missionary Studies: 5 completions

Most popular programs at Trinity International University-Illinois.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Trinity International University-Illinois graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trinity International University-Illinois from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 28.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,689
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,768

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Trinity International University-Illinois is a private non-profit institution located in Deerfield, IL, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Theology/Theological Studies, Divinity/Ministry, Religious Education. Enrollment is approximately 55 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (36.4%), White (29.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). The admission rate is 100.00%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 18. The 150%-time completion rate is 46.10%. Approximately 89.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities

Location

Deerfield, IL 60015-1283

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Trinity International University-Illinois provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Trinity International University-Illinois located?

Trinity International University-Illinois is located in Deerfield, IL.

What is Trinity International University-Illinois's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Trinity International University-Illinois is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 264 applicants and 246 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Trinity International University-Illinois cost?

Reported tuition is $12,320 and average net price is $2,835 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,090 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Trinity International University-Illinois?

Trinity International University-Illinois reports undergraduate enrollment of about 65 students, Black or African American (36.4%), White (29.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Trinity International University-Illinois?

About 29.6% of students at Trinity International University-Illinois are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for Trinity International University-Illinois?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Trinity International University-Illinois reports midpoint ACT about 18.

What do graduates of Trinity International University-Illinois earn?

Median earnings are $41,545 six years after entry and $46,989 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Trinity International University-Illinois?

The 150%-time completion rate is 46.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Trinity International University-Illinois students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,082.

Is Trinity International University-Illinois public or private?

Trinity International University-Illinois is a private nonprofit institution located in Deerfield, IL.

Is Trinity International University-Illinois an HBCU?

No. Trinity International University-Illinois is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Trinity International University-Illinois a tribal college?

No. Trinity International University-Illinois is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.