Overview
Founded in 1957 by the Evangelical Free Churches of America, Trinity Western University is an independent Christian liberal arts college in the Vancouver metro area and the largest Christian liberal arts school in Canada. Trinity Western is home to eight schools and faculties conferring undergraduate degrees. As a Christian institution, Trinity Western holds chapel services every weekday in the David E. Enarson Gymnasium featuring songs of worship and guest speakers. For a break from the classroom, Trinity Western is home a number of intramural sports leagues such as basketball and soccer as well as a fitness center and climbing wall.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1350
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-Country Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $22,260 |
| Out-Of-Country Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,860 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,554 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
International Students Receiving Financial Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Average Aid Per Year
$7,400
Student Loans
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Undenominational
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | May 1 |
| Other | November 15 | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1350
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,200
Total Number of Undergrads
2,600
Student:Faculty Ratio
25:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Faculty Overview
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Countries Represented
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Spartans
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Trinity Western University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Employers
Trinity Western University
Fraser Health Authority
The University of British Columbia
Langley School District #35
Alberta Health Services
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Operations
Sales
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIt is a beautiful campus and has very natural scenery. They teachers aren't impersonal. It is a place to go if you want a university experience without being lost in the crowd.
Maria from Canada
Trinity is an amazing school. It's community is so strong and filled with unreal people. A place where everyone will feel welcome
Danica
Don't be afraid to dig in to life here. The more you put into you time at TWU, the more you'll get out of it! And trust me, there is no other school that is as warm, closely-connected, and designed for your success and growth than Trinity!
Teagan from Canada
TWU offers a variety of programs paired with lots of fun events. It's a school where you meet the kind of friends you'll have for the rest of your life. Langley is a great place to live in because you're close to both the city and the mountains.
Rebecca from Orange County, CA
Trinity has an incredible community that will totally shape your university experience! I've made awesome friendships here and am constantly being shaped into a better person. Coming to Trinity was the best decision of my life!
Peter from Corvallis, OR
Trinity Western University (TWU) is a safe place to grow in your faith as an individual within a loving, caring community. The professors love to teach and take an interest in getting to know their students. You are so much more than a number or face in the crowd here at TWU.
Jessica from Canada
Located close to Vancouver, Seattle, and many other areas that can be traveled to during weekends and breaks. Beautiful scenery including a pond and forest on the property. Amazing friendships are built here, the entire school is like a community.
Jade from Bellingham, WA
British Columbia is definitely one of the best places on earth to live! Whether you enjoy hiking or snowboarding in the great outdoors or riding your biking or long-board in the city- we have it all! The scenery is breathtaking and the people are wonderful!
Emily from Canada
The community atmosphere makes moving into university life and finding friends seem easy. I have had dessert with one of my professors and have a student leader who showed me how to do everything. The small christian school is amazing and is even a liberal arts school!
Tesha from Hillsboro, OR
