Trinity Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 25.92%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1405. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $53,676
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Trinity:
- Total Enrollment: 2,687, including 6 online students
- 2,518 Undergraduate, 169 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45% men, 55% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 84%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 14%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Trinity Overview
Trinity University (Trinity) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in San Antonio, TX. Trinity University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Trinity's tuition & fees is $53,676 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,250.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,687 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
Trinity's acceptance rate is 25.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.06%. The median SAT score is 1405 and the ACT score is 32.
Trinity ranked 10th in Texas Colleges rankings. Trinity University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Trinity University is $53,676. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,597.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,105 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,597.
| Undergraduate | $53,676 |
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| Graduate | $23,597 |
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| Undergraduate | $56,105 |
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| Graduate | $23,597 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Trinity University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Trinity
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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