Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.5%

In Fall 2021, a total of 664 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Trine University. Among these students, 348 (1%) submitted SAT scores, while 186 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1135

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 3272 admitted students 348 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

56%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1030-1240. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 610, while 25% scored below 510 and another 25% scored above 610.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 520 and 630, while 25% scored below 520 and 25% achieved a score of 630. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1135 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Trine University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 45% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    510-610
  • Math

    520-630

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

25

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 3272 admitted students 186 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

30%

Similar to the SAT, Trine University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 30% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 21 and 28, with 25% scoring above 28 and another 25% scoring below 21.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    20-26
  • Math

    21-28
  • Composite

    21-28

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Trine University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 4,167 2,398 1,769
Admitted students 3,272 1,883 1,389
Enrolled students 664 428 236
Acceptance rate 78% 78% 78%
Yield rate 20% 23% 17%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Trine University received a total of 4,167 applications. These applications included 2,398 male applicants and 1,769 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 4,167 applicants, Trine University admitted 3,272 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,883 males and 1,389 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 664 students chose to enroll at Trine University. This means that 664 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 428 were male and 236 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Trine University had an overall acceptance rate of 78% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 78% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 78%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Trine University had an overall yield rate of 20% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 23%, and for female admitted students, it was 17%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Trine University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,217 2,158 1,059 2,498 1,684 814 78% 78% 77% 467 335 122 19% 20% 15%
2016 2,890 1,777 1,113 2,217 1,368 849 77% 77% 76% 459 333 126 21% 24% 15%
2017 3,502 2,101 1,401 2,455 1,496 959 70% 71% 68% 601 396 205 24% 26% 21%
2018 3,993 2,345 1,648 2,931 1,757 1,174 73% 75% 71% 641 426 215 22% 24% 18%
2019 4,063 2,375 1,688 3,314 2,012 1,302 82% 85% 77% 618 406 212 19% 20% 16%
2020 3,841 2,331 1,510 3,032 1,806 1,226 79% 78% 81% 629 422 207 21% 23% 17%
2021 4,167 2,398 1,769 3,272 1,883 1,389 78% 78% 78% 664 428 236 20% 23% 17%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Trine University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Trine University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record

Recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Considered

  • Secondary school rank
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Trine University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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