Trinity Western University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2781 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #790 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #66 of 101 | In Canada |
| #9 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| #1171 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 7,475
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- twu.ca
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 68%*
* Trinity Western University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April); Interweave: End-April to Mid-May, and August. Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Enrollment | 7,475 |
Research profile
Trinity Western University has published 1,317 scientific papers with 18,654 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Trinity Western University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 11 |
| 1992 | 7 | 14 |
| 1993 | 13 | 19 |
| 1994 | 7 | 22 |
| 1995 | 12 | 19 |
| 1996 | 13 | 37 |
| 1997 | 12 | 48 |
| 1998 | 20 | 53 |
| 1999 | 12 | 58 |
| 2000 | 17 | 75 |
| 2001 | 19 | 81 |
| 2002 | 30 | 107 |
| 2003 | 16 | 106 |
| 2004 | 23 | 169 |
| 2005 | 17 | 165 |
| 2006 | 24 | 237 |
| 2007 | 44 | 324 |
| 2008 | 31 | 405 |
| 2009 | 49 | 474 |
| 2010 | 41 | 626 |
| 2011 | 47 | 736 |
| 2012 | 42 | 815 |
| 2013 | 45 | 815 |
| 2014 | 58 | 911 |
| 2015 | 54 | 887 |
| 2016 | 62 | 1004 |
| 2017 | 67 | 976 |
| 2018 | 63 | 1066 |
| 2019 | 88 | 1288 |
| 2020 | 75 | 1397 |
| 2021 | 84 | 1668 |
| 2022 | 87 | 1768 |
| 2023 | 96 | 1875 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | c. 7,500 per semester (CAD) |
|---|
Trinity Western University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Trinity Western University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Bible, Business Administration, Christian Religious Studies, Education, English, International Business, Leadership, Linguistics, Management, Missionary Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Religion, Special Education, Theology |
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Notable alumni
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Tara Teng
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestanthuman rights activistmodelmotivational speaker
- Biography
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Tara Teng is a Canadian former pageant winner. She was named Miss Canada in 2011 and Miss World Canada in 2012. During her title reigns she was an advocate for human rights and spoke about human trafficking.
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Deborah Grey
- Occupations
- autobiographerpolitician
- Biography
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Deborah Cleland Grey, PC, OC is a retired Canadian member of Parliament from Alberta for the Reform Party of Canada, the Canadian Alliance, and the Conservative Party of Canada. She was the first female federal leader of the Opposition in Canadian history. She currently serves on the advisory board of the Leaders' Debates Commission.
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Chuck Strahl
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Charles Richard "Chuck" Strahl is a Canadian businessman and politician. He was a Member of Parliament from 1993 to 2011. First elected for the Reform Party, he was the leader of the Democratic Representative Caucus that left the Canadian Alliance in opposition to Stockwell Day's leadership. When the Conservatives won power in 2006, he became a prominent cabinet minister and served as Minister of Agriculture, Indian and Northern Affairs, and Transportation.
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Rudy Verhoeff
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Rudy Verhoeff is a Canadian male volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team and Swiss club Volley Amriswil, a participant in the 2016 Summer Olympics, a gold and silver medalist at the NORCECA Men's Volleyball Championship in 2015 and 2013, and a bronze medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games.
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Lucas Van Berkel
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Lucas Joshua Van Berkel is a Canadian male volleyball player from Edmonton, Alberta. He is part of the Canada men's national volleyball team. On club level, he plays for United Volleys Rhein-Main. In June 2021, Van Berkel was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team.
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Randal Rauser
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 51)
- Occupations
- theologianwriter
- Biography
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Randal D. Rauser is a Canadian Baptist theologian who serves as an associate professor of historical theology at Taylor Seminary.
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Ryan Sclater
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Ryan Joseph Sclater is a Canadian professional volleyball player who plays as an opposite spiker for Jastrzębski Węgiel and the Canada national team.
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Brie King
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Brie Joy King is a Canadian volleyball player and musician. She is part of the Canadian women's national volleyball team. Professionally, she plays for Brazilian club Sesc-RJ/Flamengo.
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Adam Schriemer
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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Adam Schriemer is a Canadian male volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team and German club SVG Lüneburg. He currently serves as the head coach of Trinity Western University men's volleyball team.
Trinity Western University faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : ACTS Seminaries | Applied Linguistics, Christian Religious Studies, Holy Writings, Religion, Social Problems, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Bible, Canadian Studies, Chinese, Christian Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, French, Geography, German, History, International Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Literature, Missionary Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Studies, Sociology, Spanish |
| Faculty : Natural and Applied Sciences | Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Sports Management |
| School : Education | Art Education, Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Leadership, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Graduate Studies | Bible, Business Administration, English, Foreign Languages Education, History, Leadership, Linguistics, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology |
| School : Human Kinetics, Sport, and Leisure Management | Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Sports, Sports Management |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : The Arts, Media and Culture | Acting, Art History, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Design, Handicrafts, Leadership, Media Studies, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Religious Music, Sculpture, Theatre, Writing |
General information
| Alternative names | TWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Motto | Turris Fortis Deus Noster A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |
| Colors | gold, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Work 7600 Glover Road Langley, British Columbia, V2Y 1Y1 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,000 |