U.S. News Names Trinity a Top Midwest School
An education from Trinity Christian College does not just change lives—our graduates go on to flourish in their vocations. The life-changing value of a Trinity education has once again been recognized by U.S. News and World Report, which named Trinity to several of its “best” lists for 2025, including among the Top Regional Colleges Midwest, #13 in Social Mobility, and Best Value in the Midwest.
U.S. News uses multiple criteria for its highly regarded rankings. To be named among the “Best Colleges,” Trinity was rated for its graduation and retention rates, social mobility, academic reputation, student selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving, and graduate debt, among other factors.
“We take pride in the work we do at Trinity, equipping our students to thrive during their time here and well into their futures, said President Aaron Kuecker. So, it is gratifying when external organizations recognize these accomplishments and how we stand out amongst institutions in our region. Trinity continues to take bold, unique, and courageous action based on our convictions about God’s world and beyond. These are exciting times at Trinity, and we are honored to share this journey with our community.”
Along with the U.S. News rankings, many organizations frequently recognize Trinity for preparing students for their vocation and calling. The College’s honors include being named a College of Distinction, one of the safest colleges in Illinois by Niche.com, and routinely ranked as the best BSN program in Illinois.
“Once again, this recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff, who serve the Trinity learning community with exceptional passion and excellence,” said Jerome Douglas, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We have remarkable students deeply committed to their education, and we are proud to support them as they pursue their vocations at Trinity.”
Trinity recently launched its Transformative Colleges Initiative (TCI). TCI is an effort to work with our students, partners, and neighborhoods to do college differently. Trinity is pursuing a model that reimagines higher education and is looking to invite other institutions to join us in this journey. We are saying, “Let’s transform higher education together to be more affordable and accessible to students in the greater Chicago area and beyond.”
Trinity Christian College continues to lead the way in Christian higher education with innovative thinking and a relentless focus on student success, belonging, and support.
