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Overview
Originally founded as Washington College in 1823, Trinity College is a 4-year liberal arts college in Hartford and the second oldest college in Connecticut. Trinity offers bachelor’s degrees in 41 academic majors and provides the chance to earn 200 academic internships. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, Trinity oversees nine study abroad programs in Europe and Africa. To provide a space for those interested in the arts, the Trinity campus hosts The Mill, a venue for displaying visual art and film projects.
Acceptance Rate:
36%
Average Net Price:
$26,233
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1383
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $67,420 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $67,420 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$46,929
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,797
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$45,423
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3313
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,797
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$72,250,176
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,776,469
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,819
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,370
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,170
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6220
Students Applied
26%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
29
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 17 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1383
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,205
Total Number of Undergrads
2,167
0
100
78%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
82%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
46
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
63
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
104
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
86%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
82%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bantams
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New England Small College Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
1104
Total Female Athletes
1028
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
31
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
Trinity College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$74,300
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Hartford
Washington
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Trinity College
Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch
Citi
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Finance
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingAll of the professors under whom I have studied so far have shown themselves to be extremely knowledgeable. The quality of the education, combined with the academic atmosphere, can be highly beneficial no matter what kind of learner you are.
Edwin from Havre, MT
There are many professors here that have earned the highest degree in their field and they are very capable in their areas of study.
Monica from Philadelphia, PA
Trinity College is a great place to be challenged academically. Both academics and social life are important here as long as you can find a healthy balance between the two. In coming to Trinity College you should be prepared to meet different types of people of different cultures.
Zaniyyah from Sayreville, NJ
This college is great if you want to become successful in life. Since its a liberal arts college it prepares you in other fields of study that do not directly relate to your major. Campus life is wonderfully filled with a diversity of people who are friendly and accepting.
Hard working student
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