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Trinity College of Florida

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Trinity College of Florida

Trinity, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Real cost

Average price after aid $20,297 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,250 (all students)

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Trinity College of Florida is a non-denominational, evangelical Bible college in Trinity, Florida, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Its catalog requires a Bible core of at least 36 credit hours in every Bachelor of Arts program, weekly Wednesday chapel for full-time students, and a Community Impact service requirement.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Chapel services are held every Wednesday, and are accompanied by discipleship groups that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays.”

    Source: trinitycollege.edu

  • “The heart of true Community Impact is rooted in a love for Christ and his people demonstrated in the body of Christ (the local church).”

    Source: trinitycollege.edu

  • “Our chapel services are dedicated to the spiritual growth of our student body.”

    Source: trinitycollege.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel participation is required for graduation from Trinity College of Florida.

Source: trinitycollege.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel is held Wednesdays, and discipleship groups meet Mondays and Tuesdays.

Source: trinitycollege.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can take part in special events such as bonfires, worship nights, game nights and concerts.

Source: trinitycollege.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Full-time students taking 12 or more credit hours must serve at least 15 hours a semester through Community Impact, which involves weekly participation in a ministry approved by the Director of Student Life.

Source: trinitycollege.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
18 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.0%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.28%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,599

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (Two Spiritual Emphasis Weeks in the 2026-27 calendar.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Discipleship groups meet weekly for students on Mondays and Tuesdays.)
  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: Some faculty (Only full-time Bible and Theology faculty are described as affirming a statement (on eschatology). Recorded as some faculty.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One chapel service a week (Wednesdays).)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Attendance is required; no set number of services each term is quoted; it is recorded at the lowest required level (one).)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Worship nights are listed among special events.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Bible core of 36 credit hours (more than three courses) for every Bachelor of Arts student.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old and New Testament courses are listed in the Bible core required of Bachelor of Arts students.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Required of full-time students (12 or more credit hours).)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One chapel service a week (Wednesdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held every Wednesday, and are accompanied by discipleship groups that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays. Attendance is mandatory for all full-time students”
      Chapel services are held on Wednesdays, with discipleship groups on Mondays and Tuesdays; attendance is required of full-time students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Attendance is required; no set number of services each term is quoted; it is recorded at the lowest required level (one).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held every Wednesday, and are accompanied by discipleship groups that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays. Attendance is mandatory for all full-time students”
      Chapel services are held on Wednesdays, with discipleship groups on Mondays and Tuesdays; attendance is required of full-time students.
    2. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Chapeltrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel participation is required for graduation from Trinity College of Florida.”
      Chapel participation is a graduation requirement.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship nights are listed among special events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Social Activitiestrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the College sponsors special events such as bonfires, worship nights, game nights, movie nights, concerts”
      The college sponsors worship nights as occasional special events, with no schedule given.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Bible core of 36 credit hours (more than three courses) for every Bachelor of Arts student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bible Majortrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible major includes at least 36 required credit hours in Bible which are built into every Trinity College of Florida Bachelor of Arts program.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts student takes at least 36 required Bible credit hours.
      “College and Career Success 3 Old Testament Law and History 3”
      The Bible core for Bachelor of Arts students includes an Old Testament course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old and New Testament courses are listed in the Bible core required of Bachelor of Arts students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bible Major course tabletrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College and Career Success 3 Old Testament Law and History 3”
      The Bible core for Bachelor of Arts students includes an Old Testament course.
      “Introduction to Public Speaking 3 New Testament History and Letters 3”
      The Bible core for Bachelor of Arts students includes a New Testament course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Core Curriculumtrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “An ability to integrate a Christian worldview into their understanding of general studies content.”
      The core curriculum states an aim to integrate a Christian worldview into general studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Majorstrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Psychology (Counseling Concentration), and Theology.”
      A Theology major is offered among the Bachelor of Arts majors.
      “The Bible major includes at least 36 required credit hours in Bible which are built into every Trinity College of Florida Bachelor of Arts program.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts student takes at least 36 required Bible credit hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Doctrinal Statementtrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Trinity College believes and teaches the essential doctrines of the Christian faith that are commonly held to be the historic, Biblical, conservative, and evangelical position.”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Two Spiritual Emphasis Weeks in the 2026-27 calendar.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Academic Calendartrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “October 26-29 Spiritual Emphasis Week”
      A Spiritual Emphasis Week is held in the fall term.
      “February 8-11 Spiritual Emphasis Week”
      A second Spiritual Emphasis Week is held in the spring term.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Discipleship groups meet weekly for students on Mondays and Tuesdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held every Wednesday, and are accompanied by discipleship groups that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays. Attendance is mandatory for all full-time students”
      Chapel services are held on Wednesdays, with discipleship groups on Mondays and Tuesdays; attendance is required of full-time students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithSome faculty (Only full-time Bible and Theology faculty are described as affirming a statement (on eschatology). Recorded as some faculty.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Doctrinal Statement | Academic Catalog 2026-27trinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Those who teach full-time in the Bible and Theology Department do also affirm the following statement regarding eschatology:”
      Full-time Bible and Theology faculty affirm a further eschatology statement; the catalog does not state that all faculty affirm the statement of faith.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

89 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Community Impact program involves weekly participation in a specific ministry approved by the Director of Student Life.”
      A Community Impact program, approved by the Director of Student Life, places students in weekly ministry service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Required of full-time students (12 or more credit hours).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This service is required for all full-time students taking 12 or more credit hours. A minimum of 15 hours of service a semester is required.”
      Community Impact service is required of full-time students, at least 15 hours a semester.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Volunteer Hourstrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Freshmen and Sophomores will minister in a variety of local church ministries.”
      First- and second-year students serve in a variety of local church ministries.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Volunteer Hourstrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The heart of true Community Impact is rooted in a love for Christ and his people demonstrated in the body of Christ (the local church).”
      Community service is rooted in love for Christ and his people in the local church.

Strengths

  • Every Bachelor of Arts student takes at least 36 credit hours of Bible.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bible Majortrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible major includes at least 36 required credit hours in Bible which are built into every Trinity College of Florida Bachelor of Arts program.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts student takes at least 36 required Bible credit hours.
  • A doctrinal statement is published in the catalog.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Doctrinal Statementtrinitycollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-TCF-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Trinity College believes and teaches the essential doctrines of the Christian faith that are commonly held to be the historic, Biblical, conservative, and evangelical position.”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement.
  • Full-time students complete at least 15 hours of service a semester in a weekly ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This service is required for all full-time students taking 12 or more credit hours. A minimum of 15 hours of service a semester is required.”
      Community Impact service is required of full-time students, at least 15 hours a semester.
      “The Community Impact program involves weekly participation in a specific ministry approved by the Director of Student Life.”
      A Community Impact program, approved by the Director of Student Life, places students in weekly ministry service.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Trinity College Chapel

  • Address: 2430 Welbilt Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel services

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Source: trinitycollege.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, trinitycollege.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Chapel | Trinity Collegetrinitycollege.edu/tcf-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Our chapel services are dedicated to the spiritual growth of our student body. Check in here weekly to see the most recent chapel service.”
    The chapel page directs students to weekly chapel information.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$16,224
$30,001–$48,000$21,304
$48,001–$75,000$21,584
$75,001–$110,000$22,854
Over $110,000$24,304

Full cost of attendance before aid: $24,904 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
189
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 49% · Women 51%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
41%
Total students189
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,297
Cost of attendance (per year)$24,904
Median federal debt at graduation$23,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
0%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
43%
First-year retention28%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$32,465
Admission rate92%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$35
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,696 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants48%

Value index: 29 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies45%
Psychology45%
Business7%
Liberal arts and general studies3%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates21%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older28%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,400
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Faculty who are full-time35%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$3,535IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 68% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceTampa International Airport (TPA)About 18 miles away · about 45 minutes by car
Town population18,907Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreTampaAbout 20 miles away · about 50 minutes by car
Typical weather60°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Tarpon Spgs Sewage Plt, FL, about 5 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Trinity College of Florida, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miTrinity College Chapel: 0.1 miTrinity College of Florida (campus)N0.1 mi
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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 137962
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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