Trine University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4666 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1295 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1218 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #4407 of 4,467 | For Computer Vision |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 4,157
- Graduates
- 314
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- trine.edu
Trine University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Trine University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 86% | 83% |
| Applicants | 4,102 | 2,356 | 1,746 |
| Admissions | 3,474 | 2,025 | 1,449 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 680 | 436 | 244 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
1,096 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
333 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3528 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 322 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 234 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 127 (3%) |
| Asian | 110 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 94 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Trine University is $25,580 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,615 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,845 |
| $48-75K | $21,043 |
| $75-110K | $25,080 |
| $110K+ | $29,763 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,000 | $47,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,000 | $47,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,000 | $47,850 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,663 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,250 |
| Room charge | $7,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,050 |
Trine University majors
Trine University has granted 489 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 51 master's across 2 programs, and 37 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trine University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 41 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 37 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 37 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 29 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 26 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 25 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 23 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 17 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Psychology, General | 16 | |||
| Montessori Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |||
| Accounting | 11 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | 3 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Communication, General | 4 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | |||
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 489 | 51 | 37 |
Trine University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 61% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trine University has published 504 scientific papers with 5,114 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, and Machine Learning.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 7 |
| 1993 | 4 | 15 |
| 1994 | 5 | 14 |
| 1995 | 5 | 14 |
| 1996 | 2 | 14 |
| 1997 | 3 | 20 |
| 1998 | 0 | 25 |
| 1999 | 3 | 20 |
| 2000 | 3 | 29 |
| 2001 | 0 | 35 |
| 2002 | 7 | 42 |
| 2003 | 2 | 39 |
| 2004 | 0 | 41 |
| 2005 | 5 | 51 |
| 2006 | 4 | 56 |
| 2007 | 9 | 48 |
| 2008 | 5 | 81 |
| 2009 | 7 | 71 |
| 2010 | 6 | 90 |
| 2011 | 5 | 88 |
| 2012 | 4 | 96 |
| 2013 | 2 | 88 |
| 2014 | 5 | 89 |
| 2015 | 7 | 74 |
| 2016 | 13 | 100 |
| 2017 | 5 | 110 |
| 2018 | 9 | 163 |
| 2019 | 8 | 158 |
| 2020 | 18 | 215 |
| 2021 | 5 | 248 |
| 2022 | 12 | 261 |
| 2023 | 78 | 417 |
| 2024 | 178 | 2064 |
Notable alumni
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Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
- Occupations
- engineerpoliticiancivil engineer
- Biography
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Gustavo Rojas Pinilla was a Colombian army general, civil engineer and politician who ruled as 19th President of Colombia in a military dictatorship from June 1953 to May 1957.
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Marlin Stutzman
- Occupations
- business executivepoliticianfarmer
- Biography
-
Marlin Andrew Stutzman is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2025, having previously represented that district from 2010 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Stutzman previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009 and in the Indiana Senate from 2009 to 2010.
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Lewis B. Hershey
- Occupations
- teacher
- Biography
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Lewis Blaine Hershey was a United States Army general who served as the 2nd Director of the Selective Service System, the means by which the United States administers its military conscription.
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Martin H. Hiller
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Martin H. Hiller is an American entrepreneur and a principal in North Shore Holdings, LLC, with interests in aviation, carbon, and minerals.
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Benjamin F. Welty
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Benjamin Franklin Welty was an American soldier and attorney who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1917 to 1921.
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Robert D. Nesen
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
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Robert Dean Nesen was an American car dealer and diplomat who served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) from 1972 to 1974 and as United States Ambassador to Australia from 1981 to 1985.
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Harry Gandy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Harry Luther Gandy was an American newspaperman, rancher, and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from South Dakota from 1915 and 1921.
General info
| Founded | 1884 |
|---|---|
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 434 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 University Ave Angola, Indiana, 46703-1764 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 2606654100 |