The proximity of Trinity Christian College to Chicago — just 20 miles — is a big draw for the students of this liberal arts school, who get the opportunity to live and work in the city for one semester during their college career. Students who partake in the so-called Chicago Semester program complete full-time internships with high-profile organizations like the Field Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and StreetWise Magazine.
As its name suggests, the school has roots in Reformed Christianity; class sizes are small and taught from a Christian perspective. With just over 800 undergrads, the student-to-faculty ratio stands at a low 10:1. Academic programs are rigorous and include majors within the arts and humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social sciences.
Outside of the classroom, the school hosts Bible study groups in the residence halls, and student-led worship services four nights a week. The school mascot is a blue troll, and students and alumni proudly refer to themselves as members of Troll Nation.
