Trine University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4896 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1374 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1297 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #5057 of 5,246 | For Mechanical Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 3,819
- Graduates
- 269
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- 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 92% and is among the 34% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 3,904 | 2,322 | 1,582 |
| Admissions | 3,587 | 2,102 | 1,485 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 653 | 418 | 235 |
1,000 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
460 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3229 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 237 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 231 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 136 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (3%) |
| Asian | 78 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Trine University is $24,276 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 | $17,483 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,571 |
| $48-75K | $20,193 |
| $75-110K | $23,062 |
| $110K+ | $28,148 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,330 | $45,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,330 | $45,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,330 | $45,350 |
| Fee in-district | $560 | |
| Fee in-state | $560 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $560 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,920 |
| Room charge | $7,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,920 |
Trine University majors
Trine University has granted 478 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 31 master's across 2 programs, and 29 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 | 55 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 39 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 29 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 27 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 21 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 19 | |||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Accounting | 16 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | |||
| Communication, General | 2 | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | |||
| General Studies | 3 | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Education, General | 5 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Montessori Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 13 | 478 | 31 | 29 |
Trine University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 63% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trine University has published 270 scientific papers with 2,417 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Medicine, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 16 |
| 1992 | 5 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 11 |
| 1995 | 3 | 14 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 19 |
| 1998 | 0 | 22 |
| 1999 | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | 3 | 26 |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 |
| 2002 | 6 | 39 |
| 2003 | 3 | 30 |
| 2004 | 0 | 34 |
| 2005 | 4 | 49 |
| 2006 | 5 | 49 |
| 2007 | 7 | 48 |
| 2008 | 4 | 67 |
| 2009 | 7 | 66 |
| 2010 | 6 | 75 |
| 2011 | 5 | 79 |
| 2012 | 3 | 89 |
| 2013 | 2 | 80 |
| 2014 | 6 | 72 |
| 2015 | 9 | 64 |
| 2016 | 12 | 79 |
| 2017 | 5 | 85 |
| 2018 | 10 | 102 |
| 2019 | 8 | 129 |
| 2020 | 11 | 182 |
| 2021 | 7 | 194 |
| 2022 | 8 | 230 |
| 2023 | 45 | 212 |
Notable alumni
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Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
- Occupations
- politicianengineercivil 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
- farmerpoliticianbusiness executive
- Biography
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Marlin Andrew Stutzman is an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 3rd congressional district, from 2010 to 2017. A Republican, Stutzman previously served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008, representing district 52, and as a member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 13th district, from 2009 to 2010.
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Lewis Blaine Hershey
- Occupations
- teacher
- Biography
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Lewis Blaine Hershey was a United States Army general who served as the second 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
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Benjamin Franklin Welty was an American soldier, attorney, and 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 | 354 |
| 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 |