The decision comes after the Board of Trustees reviewed the college’s financial outlook and strategic alternatives. Despite efforts to adjust its growth model and address deficits, Trinity faced mounting challenges, including post-COVID financial losses, declining enrollment, heightened competition for students, and shifts in donor support. These factors ultimately made it difficult for the college to continue offering an affordable, transformative Christian education.

Trinity Christian College announced recently that it would be closing at the end of the current academic year.

Trinity Christian College, a private Christian liberal arts institution that has educated thousands of students over 66 years, will close at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The college will hold its final commencement ceremony on May 8, 2026.

The decision comes after the Board of Trustees reviewed the college’s financial outlook and strategic alternatives. Despite efforts to adjust its growth model and address deficits, Trinity faced mounting challenges, including post-COVID financial losses, declining enrollment, heightened competition for students, and shifts in donor support. These factors ultimately made it difficult for the college to continue offering an affordable, transformative Christian education.

Jeanine Mozie, acting president of Trinity Christian College, said in a statement, “Our deepest commitment in this season is to care for our people, particularly our students, faculty, and staff, as we mourn this ending. Trinity will provide advising, support, and a multitude of resources to help our students complete their academic pursuits here or at other institutions. Our leadership team is deeply saddened, and we dedicate ourselves in service to the Trinity community until we close our doors.”

Students who will not graduate in May will have access to teach-out and transfer opportunities through other regional Christian colleges, allowing them to continue their studies on schedule. Faculty and staff will also receive guidance and support to transition to new professional opportunities.

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz said the news marks a tremendous loss for the community.

“It’s a sad day for the Trinity community and for the City of Palos Heights,” Straz said. “We are losing an institution that has been around for more than 60 years.”

Straz said his heart goes out to all of Trinity’s alumni. “This is a small college, where if you live on campus, you know everyone. I feel sorry for all of the alumni,” he said.

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