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Trinity Washington 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 237
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Trinity U. 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.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Trinity U. is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Trinity Washington University is accredited by the Middle States 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 11-to-1, Trinity U. emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Trinity U. is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, District of Columbia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 25% whereas the national average was 58%.

Trinity U. boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,110

Cost of attendance at Trinity Washington University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

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

District of Columbia's average $6,152
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,110

Cost of attendance at Trinity Washington 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.

District of Columbia's average $13,004
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Trinity Washington University received on average $19,719 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.

$19,719
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 139 63% $5,329 $740,723
Other Federal Grant 161 73% $7,051 $1,135,291
State Grant/Scholarships 60 27% $3,527 $211,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 220 100% $13,597 $2,991,267
Total Grant & Scholarships 220 100% $19,719 $4,338,158

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinity Washington 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 Washington University students is 40.5%.

40.5%

  • African American 31.5% 40 students
  • unknown 42.9% 6 students
  • hispanic 58.0% 40 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Independent Northeast Region

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Trinity Washington University 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 Washington 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

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)