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Trinity University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,779
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 34%
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, Trinity University 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 University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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 University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Trinity University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

33.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,392

Cost of attendance at Trinity University in 2022 for students from Texas.

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

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,392

Cost of attendance at Trinity 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.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Trinity University received on average $35,240 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.

$35,240
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 130 21% $4,689 $609,550
Other Federal Grant 163 26% $8,057 $1,313,211
State Grant/Scholarships 182 29% $3,863 $703,045
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 629 99% $32,034 $20,149,628
Total Grant & Scholarships 629 99% $35,240 $22,165,884

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinity University 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 University students is 79.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.0%.

79.9%

  • asian 75.0% 27 students
  • African American 84.0% 21 students
  • white 82.4% 271 students
  • unknown 64.3% 9 students
  • hispanic 74.8% 101 students
  • International Students 88.6% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 18 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southern Athletic Association
  • Baseball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Trinity University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

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

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