Trinity Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Trinity University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Trinity University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Trinity University (Trinity)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Trinity's acceptance rate is 25.92% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 12,506 students applied and 3,241 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Trinity.

To apply to Trinity, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Trinity's acceptance rate is the 2nd lowest among 79 Texas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1405 and the ACT score is 32 at Trinity. Trinity's SAT score is 3rd highest among 55 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Trinity's yield rate is 20.06%, which is significantly lower by 23.55 percentage points (approximately 54.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 20% and 30% (average yield: 43.61%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Trinity at colleges with acceptance rates between 20% and 30%. Moreover, you can check only Texas colleges with acceptance rates between 20% and 30%. This comparison helps contextualize Trinity's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Trinity's acceptance rate is 25.92% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.06%. 5,481 men and 7,023 women applied to Trinity and 1,359 men and 1,882 women students were accepted.

Among them, 298 men and 352 women were enrolled in Trinity. You can explore the Trinity's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Trinity
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	12,506	5,481	7,023	0	0
Admitted	3,241	1,359	1,882	0	0
Enrolled	650	298	352	0	0
Acceptance Rate	25.92%	24.79%	26.80%	-	-
Yield	20.06%	21.93%	18.70%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Trinity University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 186 students (29% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 89 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Trinity.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,405, including 710 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 695 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 750 and the 25th percentile is 680. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 750 and the 25th percentile is 660.

The median ACT composite score is 32, with a 75th percentile score of 34 and a 25th percentile score of 31 at Trinity. The median ACT Math score is 29 and the median ACT English score is 34.

How competitive is Trinity's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Trinity University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Trinity
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,340	1,405	1,500
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	680	710	750
SAT Math	660	695	750
ACT Composite	31	32	34
ACT Math	26	29	32
ACT English	31	34	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Trinity University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Trinity. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Trinity University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Trinity Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Trinity:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://new.trinity.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application: https://new.trinity.edu/apply-now
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Trinity?

Trinity is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 25.92%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Trinity?

Trinity recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Trinity is 1,405, and the average ACT score is 32. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Trinity require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Trinity requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Trinity admission?

Yes, Trinity requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Trinity does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Trinity requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Trinity requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Trinity?

The institutional SAT code for Trinity is 6831 and 4-digit ACT code is 4226.