Trinity College Of Florida
Location and Contact Information
2430 Welbilt BoulevardTrinity, FL 34655-4401
USA
Main Tel: (727) 376-6911
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The Trinity College of Florida, also known as TCF, is a non- profit, private institution located in Trinity, Florida. The college was established in 1932, and today offers a well-known ministry preparation and Biblical education program. It offers baccalaureate and associate’s degree programs in pastoral ministry, elementary education and worship ministry.
The sports teams of the college are nicknamed the Tigers. TCF sponsors basketball, volleyball and golf teams.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Interdenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other | $ 3,743 |
Financial Aid
Trinity College Of Florida participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $3,671 |
| Institutional Grant | 90% | $868 |
| Federal Grant | 45% | $3,487 |
| Pell Grant | 45% | $3,094 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $611 |
| State or Local Grant | 42% | $2,282 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 81% | $6,296 |
| Federal Loan | 81% | $4,820 |
| Other Loan | 42% | $2,838 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Trinity College Of Florida:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | 3,419 |
| 2 | Chicago Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 210 |
| 3 | Erskine College and Seminary | Due West, SC | 864 |
| 4 | Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | 1,082 |
| 5 | Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute | Wooster, OH | 754 |
| 6 | Bethel College | North Newton, KS | 500 |
| 7 | The General Theological Seminary | New York, NY | 145 |
| 8 | Denver Seminary | Littleton, CO | 880 |
| 9 | Interdenominational Theological Center | Atlanta, GA | 426 |
| 10 | Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | 271 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 31 | 8 |
| Associate | 4 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 184 in 2009-2010 (160 full-time equivalent).
About 54% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 40% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 88% All 85%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-550 Math 370-480
Room and Board
Trinity College Of Florida provides on-campus housing for 80 of its 160 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 11 meals weekly.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Youth Ministry