Trinity University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1393 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #379 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #342 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 119 | In Texas |
| #3 of 11 | In San Antonio |
| #485 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 73 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 26%
- Undergraduates
- 2,518
- Graduates
- 169
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 26% 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 | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| Applicants | 12,506 | 5,481 | 7,023 |
| Admissions | 3,241 | 1,359 | 1,882 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 650 | 298 | 352 |
6 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
186 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1340
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Trinity University are 1340-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Trinity University are 31-34 (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 | 1351 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 679 (25%) |
| Asian | 226 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 148 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 134 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 124 (5%) |
| 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 $32,224 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 | $10,356 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,260 |
| $48-75K | $14,305 |
| $75-110K | $22,134 |
| $110K+ | $34,549 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,352 | $23,597 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,352 | $23,597 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,352 | $23,597 |
| Fee in-district | $324 | |
| Fee in-state | $324 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,097 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,750 |
| Room charge | $9,042 |
| Meal charge | $5,708 |
Trinity University majors
Trinity University has granted 588 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs and 96 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trinity University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 37 | 24 |
| Finance, General | 50 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 41 | |
| Engineering Science | 40 | |
| Neuroscience | 40 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 31 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 30 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 22 | |
| Biochemistry | 21 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | |
| Economics, General | 18 | |
| Environmental Studies | 17 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 17 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| History, General | 14 | |
| Management Science | 11 | |
| School Psychology | 11 | |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 7 | |
| Environmental Geosciences | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 2 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | |
| East Asian Studies | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 588 | 96 |
Trinity University has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 82% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trinity University has published 7,084 scientific papers with 206,062 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 121 | 619 |
| 1994 | 89 | 697 |
| 1995 | 121 | 783 |
| 1996 | 129 | 922 |
| 1997 | 99 | 904 |
| 1998 | 116 | 1301 |
| 1999 | 101 | 1104 |
| 2000 | 133 | 1517 |
| 2001 | 103 | 1611 |
| 2002 | 104 | 1718 |
| 2003 | 147 | 2038 |
| 2004 | 152 | 2251 |
| 2005 | 175 | 2492 |
| 2006 | 186 | 2781 |
| 2007 | 171 | 3073 |
| 2008 | 228 | 3376 |
| 2009 | 248 | 3698 |
| 2010 | 216 | 4063 |
| 2011 | 214 | 4558 |
| 2012 | 231 | 4783 |
| 2013 | 238 | 5204 |
| 2014 | 256 | 5870 |
| 2015 | 219 | 5839 |
| 2016 | 224 | 7984 |
| 2017 | 232 | 9872 |
| 2018 | 203 | 14152 |
| 2019 | 206 | 16371 |
| 2020 | 271 | 17164 |
| 2021 | 238 | 18999 |
| 2022 | 214 | 14906 |
| 2023 | 246 | 15579 |
| 2024 | 181 | 14414 |
| 2025 | 160 | 12024 |
Trinity University alumni
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Jaclyn Smith
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorbusinesspersonfilm actorstage actor
- 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
- philanthropistart collectorentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Alice Louise Walton is an American billionaire and, as the daughter of Sam Walton, heiress to the fortune of Walmart. As of July 2025, Walton has an estimated net worth of $116 billion, making her the richest woman in the world and 15th richest overall, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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John Cornyn
- Enrolled in Trinity University
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
John Cornyn III is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Texas, a seat he has held since 2002. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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John Hagee
- Occupations
- theologianwritersaxophonistevangelistpastor
- 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 | 859 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Trinity Place San Antonio, Texas, 78212-7200 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,435,000 |
| Phone | 2109997011 |