Trinity Life Bible College

Location and Contact Information

5225 Hillsdale at Madison
Sacramento, CA 95842
USA
Main Tel: (916) 348-4689
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Trinity Life Bible College, often referred to as TLBC, was established in 1974 by Paul Trulin, pastor of the Trinity Church. It was known as the Trinity School of the Bible at that point. This private bible college is located in Sacramento, California.

Trinity Life Bible College offers a number of associate’s degrees in ministerial studies and Christian studies. Bachelor’s degrees are also awarded in the field of ministerial studies. In addition, several special certificate programs in biblical counseling, Christian education, music and youth ministry, and evangelism are available.

TLBC fosters a rich student life centering around both personal and spiritual growth. Students publish a weekly newsletter called the “Campus Chronicles”. Financial assistance is also provided to help students complete their education. In addition to Federal Pell grants, eligible students can also apply for the Hope Credit Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Quarter.

Features of note:

  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 9,000
Books and supplies$ 1,638

Financial Aid

Trinity Life Bible College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students
Average
Amount
Any Grant100%$4,925
Institutional Grant14%$1,376
Federal Grant71%$4,758
Pell Grant71%$4,391
Other Federal Grant71%$367
State or Local Grant29%$4,654

Loans% of
Students
Average
Amount
Student Loan71%$5,317
Federal Loan71%$5,317
Other Loan  

(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 Life Bible College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Messenger CollegeJoplin, MO71
2Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding, CA71
3Bethesda Christian UniversityAnaheim, CA299
4Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR235
5Central Baptist Theological SeminaryShawnee, KS112
6American Indian College of the Assemblies of GodPhoenix, AZ99
7California Christian CollegeFresno, CA25
8Crossroads CollegeRochester, MN161
9School of Urban MissionsOakland, CA109
10Tri-State Bible CollegeSouth Point, OH49

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate292
Bachelor71
1-2 year certificate24
2-4 year degree 2

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  4

Students

Student enrollment was 175 in 2009-2010 (134 full-time equivalent).

About 72% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 28% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 32% of the student body. About 28% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 47% are full-time and 53% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men93%
Women75%
All87%

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (9 awarded)

  • General Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (29 awarded)

  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
  • Theology and Religious Vocations