Trinity College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1483 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #400 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #359 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 4 | In Hartford |
| #81 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 29%
- Undergraduates
- 2,204
- Graduates
- 34
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.trincoll.edu
Trinity College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Trinity College has an acceptance rate of 29% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult 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 | 29% | 28% | 31% |
| Applicants | 7,460 | 3,401 | 4,055 |
| Admissions | 2,182 | 939 | 1,242 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 541 | 265 | 276 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1298
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Trinity College are 1298-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Trinity College are 30-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1282 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 300 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 223 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 132 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 104 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 99 (4%) |
| Asian | 96 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Trinity College is $36,071 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 | $11,054 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,599 |
| $48-75K | $18,325 |
| $75-110K | $24,369 |
| $110K+ | $48,515 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $67,650 | $20,790 |
| Tuition in-state | $67,650 | $20,790 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $67,650 | $20,790 |
| Fee in-district | $3,120 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $3,120 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,120 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,919 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,890 |
| Room charge | $12,220 |
| Meal charge | $6,670 |
Trinity College majors
Trinity College has granted 533 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 15 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trinity College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 76 | |
| Economics, General | 59 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 52 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 37 | 7 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Engineering, General | 27 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 25 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 25 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Environmental Science | 15 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 15 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 12 | |
| Education, General | 11 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 533 | 15 |
Trinity College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trinity College has published 6,160 scientific papers with 93,376 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Medicine, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 73 | 301 |
| 1994 | 61 | 334 |
| 1995 | 62 | 380 |
| 1996 | 63 | 443 |
| 1997 | 97 | 498 |
| 1998 | 90 | 490 |
| 1999 | 89 | 562 |
| 2000 | 106 | 680 |
| 2001 | 76 | 765 |
| 2002 | 150 | 981 |
| 2003 | 107 | 1182 |
| 2004 | 123 | 1213 |
| 2005 | 128 | 1257 |
| 2006 | 156 | 1482 |
| 2007 | 151 | 1668 |
| 2008 | 149 | 1919 |
| 2009 | 177 | 2155 |
| 2010 | 178 | 2252 |
| 2011 | 194 | 2660 |
| 2012 | 200 | 2980 |
| 2013 | 211 | 3122 |
| 2014 | 174 | 3377 |
| 2015 | 200 | 3498 |
| 2016 | 202 | 3618 |
| 2017 | 216 | 3964 |
| 2018 | 243 | 4258 |
| 2019 | 222 | 5408 |
| 2020 | 249 | 6286 |
| 2021 | 237 | 6463 |
| 2022 | 239 | 6023 |
| 2023 | 256 | 6554 |
| 2024 | 174 | 6508 |
| 2025 | 134 | 5609 |
Trinity College alumni
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Tucker Carlson
- Enrolled in Trinity College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision presentercolumnistwritertelevision journalist
- Biography
-
Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson is an American right-wing political activist and commentator who hosts Tucker on X and The Tucker Carlson Show. since 2023. He previously hosted the nightly political talk show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News from 2016 to 2023 when his contract with Fox News was terminated. An advocate of President Donald Trump, Carlson has been described as a high-profile proponent of Trumpism, and an influential voice in right-wing media.
-
Jesse Watters
- Enrolled in Trinity College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- television presenterpolitical punditjournalist
- Biography
-
Jesse Bailey Watters is an American conservative political commentator and television program host on the Fox News cable television network. He frequently appeared earlier in his media career on The O'Reilly Factor, the political talk show hosted by commentator/moderator Bill O'Reilly, and became recognized for his man-on-the-street interviews, featured in his segment there of "Watters' World", which, in 2015, eventually became its own show. In January 2017, Watters' World became a weekly television show, and in April 2017, he became a co-host of the roundtable series The Five. In January 2022, Watters became the host of his own program, Jesse Watters Primetime, on the Fox News Channel.
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Mary McCormack
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Mary McCormack is an American actress.
-
Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Occupations
- screenwriterdirectorfilm directorfilm producerpoet
- Biography
-
Stephen Roark Gyllenhaal is an American film director and poet. He is the father of actors Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
General info
| Alternative names | Trinity Bantams Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut TC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1823 |
| Motto | Pro Ecclesia et Patria For Church and Country |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to April |
| Total FTE staff | 609 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 Summit St Hartford, Connecticut, 06106-3100 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 121,000 |
| Phone | 8602972000 |