Trinity University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #376 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #339 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 119 | In Texas |
| #3 of 11 | In San Antonio |
| #475 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 28%
- Undergraduates
- 2,531
- Graduates
- 163
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.trinity.edu
Trinity University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Trinity University has an acceptance rate of 28% 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 | 28% | 27% | 29% |
| Applicants | 11,425 | 4,939 | 6,486 |
| Admissions | 3,217 | 1,358 | 1,859 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 659 | 296 | 363 |
10 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
211 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1320
or below
75% of them
had 1465
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Trinity University are 1320-1465 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
106 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Trinity University are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1417 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 664 (25%) |
| Asian | 210 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 135 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 124 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 118 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 22 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Trinity University is $32,264 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 | $14,184 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,334 |
| $48-75K | $15,774 |
| $75-110K | $24,156 |
| $110K+ | $35,186 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,712 | $23,597 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,712 | $23,597 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,712 | $23,597 |
| Fee in-district | $640 | |
| Fee in-state | $640 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $640 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,087 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,472 |
| Room charge | $8,952 |
| Meal charge | $5,520 |
Trinity University majors
Trinity University has granted 586 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs and 99 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trinity University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 32 | 27 |
| Neuroscience | 51 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Finance, General | 34 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 33 | |
| Engineering Science | 31 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 30 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 28 | |
| Economics, General | 23 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 21 | |
| Biochemistry | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | |
| History, General | 13 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 13 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 11 | |
| Environmental Studies | 11 | |
| Management Science | 11 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| School Psychology | 10 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 9 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Environmental Geosciences | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 3 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | |
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 2 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| International Economics | 1 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 586 | 99 |
Trinity University has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 81% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trinity University has published 6,942 scientific papers with 196,650 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Philosophy, Law, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 109 | 580 |
| 1993 | 121 | 619 |
| 1994 | 89 | 696 |
| 1995 | 121 | 783 |
| 1996 | 129 | 922 |
| 1997 | 99 | 903 |
| 1998 | 116 | 1301 |
| 1999 | 101 | 1105 |
| 2000 | 133 | 1515 |
| 2001 | 103 | 1608 |
| 2002 | 104 | 1716 |
| 2003 | 147 | 2037 |
| 2004 | 152 | 2250 |
| 2005 | 175 | 2490 |
| 2006 | 186 | 2781 |
| 2007 | 171 | 3074 |
| 2008 | 228 | 3377 |
| 2009 | 248 | 3695 |
| 2010 | 216 | 4054 |
| 2011 | 214 | 4563 |
| 2012 | 231 | 4782 |
| 2013 | 238 | 5204 |
| 2014 | 256 | 5868 |
| 2015 | 218 | 5823 |
| 2016 | 224 | 7986 |
| 2017 | 232 | 9856 |
| 2018 | 203 | 14153 |
| 2019 | 206 | 16371 |
| 2020 | 271 | 17140 |
| 2021 | 237 | 18995 |
| 2022 | 212 | 14878 |
| 2023 | 238 | 15577 |
| 2024 | 175 | 14314 |
Trinity University alumni
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Jaclyn Smith
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm produceractortelevision actorbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Jaclyn Smith is an American actress. She is most notable for her role as Kelly Garrett in the television series Charlie's Angels (1976–1981), and was the only original female lead to remain with the series for its complete run. She reprised the role with cameo appearances in the films Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) and Charlie's Angels (2019). Her other films include Nightkill (1980) and Déjà Vu (1985). Beginning in the 1980s, she began developing and marketing her own brands of clothing and perfume.
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Alice Walton
- Occupations
- art collectorphilanthropistentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Alice Louise Walton is an American heiress to the fortune of Walmart as daughter of founder Sam Walton. In September 2016, she owned over $11 billion in Walmart shares. As of February 2025, Walton has a net worth of $121 billion, making her the 13th richest person and the second-richest woman in the world according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, after Françoise Bettencourt Meyers.
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John Cornyn
- Enrolled in Trinity University
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
John Cornyn III is an American politician, attorney, and former jurist serving as the senior United States senator from Texas, a seat he has held since 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he served on the Texas Supreme Court from 1991 to 1997 and as the attorney general of Texas from 1999 to 2002.
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John Hagee
- Occupations
- evangelistpastortheologianwritersaxophonist
- Biography
-
John Charles Hagee is an American pastor and televangelist. He founded John Hagee Ministries, which telecasts to the United States and Canada. He is also the founder and chairman of the Christian Zionist organization Christians United for Israel, the largest Zionist organization in America.
General info
| Alternative names | TU Trinity |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Motto | E Tribus Unum From Three, One |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 839 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Trinity Place San Antonio, Texas, 78212-7200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,435,000 |
| Phone | 2109997011 |