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Trinity College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,999
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 38%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 85%

Located in Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Trinity College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Trinity College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Trinity College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

37.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,370

Cost of attendance at Trinity College in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

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

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,370

Cost of attendance at Trinity College 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.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Trinity College received on average $46,858 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$46,858
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 83 15% $4,936 $409,663
Other Federal Grant 89 16% $7,081 $630,249
State Grant/Scholarships 9 2% $3,181 $28,631
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 375 66% $45,226 $16,959,901
Total Grant & Scholarships 376 66% $46,858 $17,618,781

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinity College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Trinity College students is 85.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.8%.

85.2%

  • asian 78.6% 11 students
  • African American 78.4% 29 students
  • white 87.9% 319 students
  • unknown 79.2% 19 students
  • hispanic 79.6% 39 students
  • International Students 79.3% 46 students
  • Mixed Race 92.9% 13 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
  • Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
  • Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Trinity College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Trinity College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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