Trine University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,180

Cost of attendance at Trine University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,180

Cost of attendance at Trine University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Trine University was $24,688. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Trine University

Trine University net price calculator

$24,688

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Trine University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,688	$2	$19,718	$20,553	$23,356	$25,519	$28,722
2021	$24,686	$1,484 (6%)	$17,453	$18,474	$21,540	$25,926	$29,208
2020	$23,202	$1,771 (7%)	$19,700	$19,821	$20,224	$22,285	$27,462
2019	$24,973	$1,797 (8%)	$20,300	$16,872	$21,693	$24,050	$30,536
2018	$23,176	$1,084 (5%)	$18,406	$20,201	$20,671	$24,579	$27,647
2017	$22,092	$976 (4%)	$19,180	$16,302	$18,494	$23,860	$25,769
2016	$23,068	$734 (3%)	$18,480	$19,283	$21,698	$24,810	$28,944
2015	$23,802	$756 (3%)	$18,722	$16,845	$21,276	$23,790	$25,735
2014	$23,046	--	$20,900	$17,726	$20,120	$23,541	$24,992

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Trine University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$46,780	$1,590 (4%)	$34,180	$11,500	$1,100
2021	$45,190	$880 (2%)	$33,490	$10,500	$1,200
2020	$44,310	$1,034 (2%)	$32,810	$10,300	$1,200
2019	$43,276	$3,864 (8%)	$32,176	$9,900	$1,200
2018	$47,140	$5,180 (12%)	$31,540	$14,000	$1,600
2017	$41,960	$1,610 (4%)	$30,960	$9,700	$1,300
2016	$40,350	$150	$30,350	$8,800	$1,200
2015	$40,500	$840 (2%)	$29,600	$9,700	$1,200
2014	$39,660	$1,670 (4%)	$28,930	$9,530	$1,200
2013	$37,990	--	$27,790	$8,800	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Trine University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,677 dormitories available to its students at $6,900 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Trine University is $767 per month.
Does Trine University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Trine University for one academic year is $4,800, which works out to $533 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Trine University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Trine University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,500

If living off-campus, with family: $3,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,500
How much is Trine University application fees?: Trine University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Trine University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Trine University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,200	$906
For out-of-state students	$1,200	$906

Housing and Meal

Trine University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Trine University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,800	$6,900	N/A	19	1,677
2021	$4,680	$6,700	N/A	19	1,706
2020	$4,560	$6,550	N/A	19	1,556
2019	$4,440	$6,370	N/A	19	1,651
2018	$4,350	$6,220	N/A	19	1,419
2017	$4,250	$6,100	N/A	19	1,241
2016	$4,200	$6,000	N/A	19	1,276

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Trine University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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