Trinity College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1442 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #387 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #348 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #1 of 4 | In Hartford |
| #72 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 36%
- Undergraduates
- 2,167
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 36% and is among the top 9% 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 | 36% | 31% | 41% |
| Applicants | 6,220 | 2,980 | 3,240 |
| Admissions | 2,248 | 935 | 1,313 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 563 | 253 | 310 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
125 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
81 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Trinity College are 1300-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Trinity College are 30-32 (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 | 1328 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 300 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 191 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 136 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 93 (4%) |
| Asian | 91 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Trinity College is $32,704 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 | $13,519 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,341 |
| $48-75K | $16,866 |
| $75-110K | $26,486 |
| $110K+ | $49,303 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,070 | $18,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,070 | $18,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,070 | $18,780 |
| Fee in-district | $2,860 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $2,860 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,860 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,930 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,660 |
| Room charge | $10,780 |
| Meal charge | $5,880 |
Trinity College majors
Trinity College has granted 517 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 13 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trinity College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 80 | |
| Economics, General | 64 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 38 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 21 | 11 |
| Engineering, General | 28 | |
| Neuroscience | 24 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | |
| Sociology, General | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 12 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 9 | |
| Biochemistry | 8 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| International Policy Analysis | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Education, Other | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 517 | 13 |
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% | 81% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trinity College has published 5,322 scientific papers with 61,679 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Medicine, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 45 | 253 |
| 1992 | 58 | 260 |
| 1993 | 65 | 248 |
| 1994 | 47 | 264 |
| 1995 | 56 | 306 |
| 1996 | 64 | 370 |
| 1997 | 86 | 406 |
| 1998 | 80 | 386 |
| 1999 | 76 | 498 |
| 2000 | 89 | 582 |
| 2001 | 72 | 636 |
| 2002 | 142 | 802 |
| 2003 | 102 | 925 |
| 2004 | 105 | 947 |
| 2005 | 117 | 1024 |
| 2006 | 131 | 1249 |
| 2007 | 145 | 1402 |
| 2008 | 143 | 1552 |
| 2009 | 163 | 1665 |
| 2010 | 170 | 1784 |
| 2011 | 195 | 2102 |
| 2012 | 200 | 2283 |
| 2013 | 202 | 2328 |
| 2014 | 154 | 2551 |
| 2015 | 172 | 2656 |
| 2016 | 192 | 2724 |
| 2017 | 181 | 2921 |
| 2018 | 210 | 3091 |
| 2019 | 201 | 3502 |
| 2020 | 204 | 4338 |
| 2021 | 223 | 4524 |
| 2022 | 209 | 4307 |
| 2023 | 206 | 4387 |
Trinity College alumni
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Tucker Carlson
- Enrolled in Trinity College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writercolumnisttelevision presenterpunditjournalist
- Biography
-
Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson is an American conservative political commentator and writer who hosted the nightly political talk show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News from 2016 to 2023. Since his contract with Fox News was terminated, he has hosted Tucker on X. An advocate of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Carlson has been described as "perhaps the highest-profile proponent of 'Trumpism'", and as "the most influential voice in right-wing media, without a close second."
-
Jesse Watters
- Enrolled in Trinity College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalistpolitical pundittelevision producer
- Biography
-
Jesse Bailey Watters is an American conservative political commentator and a television host on Fox News. He frequently appeared on the political talk show The O'Reilly Factor and was known for his man-on-the-street interviews, featured in his segment "Watters' World", which became its own show in 2015. In January 2017, Watters' World became weekly, and in April 2017, he became a co-host of the roundtable series The Five. In 2021, he published his first book, How I Saved the World. In January 2022, Watters became host of Jesse Watters Primetime.
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Rachel Platten
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwritercomposer
- Biography
-
Rachel Ashley Platten is an American singer-songwriter and author. After releasing two albums independently in 2003 and 2011, she signed with Columbia Records in 2015 and released her mainstream debut single, "Fight Song", which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, topped charts in the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten of multiple charts worldwide. Platten won a Daytime Emmy Award for a live performance of the song on Good Morning America. Her major-label debut studio album, Wildfire (2016), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and featured the follow-up singles "Stand by You" and "Better Place". Her second major-label album, Waves (2017), followed a year later.
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Mary McCormack
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Mary Catherine McCormack is an American actress. She has had leading roles as Justine Appleton on the series Murder One (1995–1997), as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper on The West Wing (2004–2006), as Deputy U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon on In Plain Sight (2008–2012), and as Peggy on the comedy series The Kids Are Alright (2018–2019).
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 | 634 |
| 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 |