Trinity Christian College Admission Requirements

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Trinity Christian College Admission Overview

Trinity Christian College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Trinity Christian College admitted 84.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+) and SAT 1050-1320 / ACT 20-25. Trinity Christian College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trinity Christian College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.9%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Trinity Christian College

Acceptance Rate

The Trinity Christian College acceptance rate is 84.9%. Last year, 552 of 650 applicants were admitted. That is the 41st lowest acceptance rate in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Trinity Christian College and can you get accepted?

Trinity Christian College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Trinity Christian College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trinity Christian College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Trinity Christian College typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Trinity Christian College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #21 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Trinity Christian College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 36.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Trinity Christian College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1050-1320

Freshmen who sent SAT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 540
  • Composite 1050
SAT 25th percentile scores for Trinity Christian College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 660
  • Composite 1320
SAT 75th percentile scores for Trinity Christian College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Trinity Christian College typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Trinity Christian College ranks #13 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1320

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Trinity Christian College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Trinity Christian College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1320+ Above 75th >92%
1190 to 1320 Avg + 85%-92%
1050 to 1190 Avg - 75%-85%
Below 1050 Below mid-50 <75%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trinity Christian College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 22
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Trinity Christian College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 25
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Trinity Christian College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Trinity Christian College typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Trinity Christian College places #34 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Trinity Christian College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Trinity Christian College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
25+ Above 75th >92%
22 to 25 Avg + 85%-92%
20 to 22 Avg - 77%-85%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <77%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of Trinity Christian College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Trinity Christian College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18%
Top 25% of class 38%
Top 50% of class 66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Trinity Christian College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 395 255 650
Accepted 350 202 552
Acceptance Rate 89% 79% 85%
Enrolled 79 49 128
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 24% 23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Trinity Christian College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Trinity Christian College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Trinity Christian College is $150.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Trinity Christian College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Trinity Christian College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 84.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1050-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149505.

GPA calculator: Trinity Christian College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026