Trinity Christian College Acceptance Rate
Palos Heights, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 652
- Admitted
- 578
- Yield
- 27.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 652 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Trinity Christian College's acceptance rate has fallen from 90.2% in 2014–15 to 88.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 695 to 652 (-6%) over that period.
Its 88.7% rate makes Trinity Christian College more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.2% for women vs 83.1% for men, a 9.1-point gap). Trinity Christian College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 27.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 695 | 627 | 90.2% | 190 |
| 2015–16 | 861 | 755 | 87.7% | 191 |
| 2016–17 | 884 | 619 | 70% | 160 |
| 2017–18 | 889 | 737 | 82.9% | 192 |
| 2018–19 | 959 | 616 | 64.2% | 153 |
| 2019–20 | 973 | 672 | 69.1% | 160 |
| 2020–21 | 1,208 | 769 | 63.7% | 178 |
| 2021–22 | 1,048 | 799 | 76.2% | 180 |
| 2022–23 | 706 | 499 | 70.7% | 129 |
| 2023–24 | 652 | 578 | 88.7% | 159 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 397 | 366 | 92.2% |
| Men | 255 | 212 | 83.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–590 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 530–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 9% |
How Trinity Christian College compares
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Frequently asked
What is Trinity Christian College's acceptance rate?
Trinity Christian College's acceptance rate is 88.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (578 admitted of 652 applicants).
Is Trinity Christian College test optional?
Trinity Christian College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Trinity Christian College?
Trinity Christian College received 652 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 578.
What SAT score do you need for Trinity Christian College?
Admitted students at Trinity Christian College typically scored 520–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Trinity Christian College getting harder to get into?
Trinity Christian College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 90.2% in 2014–15 to 88.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.trnty.edu/.