This fall marks a record-breaking year for Trinity Baptist College, as it welcomes the largest class of new students in the college’s 41 year history. Perhaps just as incredible, Trinity’s new student enrollment has more than doubled since 2010.

Michael Heavener and Melissa Gibson share responsibilities as Admissions Directors and are quick to point to a culture of teamwork at TBC when asked about the recent success.  Heavener concluded that “better use of technology and newly designed marketing materials to better communicate our advantages, along with the addition of new academic and athletic programs were contributing factors that helped make this our most successful year ever in recruiting. Our admissions guides worked tirelessly and were energized by the increased support they received from our administrative staff, trustees and faculty. We are thankful that God used such a great team to bring us the new students.”

Other significant additions to Trinity’s recruiting strategy included more representation at local events. Additionally, incoming students appreciated the extra effort to provide them with personalized webpages, while both students and parents related well to Trinity’s new theme, “Intentionally Different,” stressing Christian values, affordability, location, and student-teacher relationships.

New academic programs such as Christian Counselling and Business Management and Ethics are attracting more students.  Additionally, Trinity has seen a 67% new student increase in its ministry programs since 2012. While Trinity welcomes students into its expanding athletic programs, which have increased from two sports to six in three years, the college is also growing in its traditional student population.  Enrollment of “non-student-athletes” has grown by nearly 30% since 2011, including a 15% increase over last year.   Heavener noted that “Trinity is quickly turning into the top choice for many students seeking an accredited Christian degree in a close-knit, personal environment.”