Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
PrivateUrban

Trinity Washington University

Trinity College

Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1094

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateClose Faculty Access

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Trinity Washington University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,804 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,233.

Established
1897
Mascot
Tiger
Type
Private university
Conference
five
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

99%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,415Students
9:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$53,804Earnings 10yr
$12,233Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Trinity Washington University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Get access to view details →

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,110
Room & Board$11,860
Books & Supplies$1,060
Total Cost of Attendance$35,061
Average Net Price$12,233
Median Debt at Graduation$28,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$299

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,164
$30–48K$11,256
$48–75K$13,393
$75–110K$17,830
$110K+$20,561

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,402

Get access to view details →
Get access to view details →

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Negative
  • •71% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,415
Gender Split
98% / 2%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 58%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.4%
Freshman Retention71.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,533
10 Years$53,804

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
↑1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

Colleges conference

History & Fun Facts

  • •The first such program in Washington, it became very popular; within three years, it had more students than the undergraduate program.
  • •In 2004, the college gained university status and became Trinity Washington University.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles24 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington25 mi
MDT Harrisburg88 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
New York, NY201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Hartford, CT301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Providence, RI356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Albany, NY308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Syracuse, NY288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Rochester, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Philadelphia, PA121 mi · ~3h 30m drive
Pittsburgh, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA93 mi · ~2h 41m drive
Newark, NJ195 mi · ~5h 38m drive
Washington, DC2 mi · ~3 min drive
Baltimore, MD33 mi · ~57 min drive
Atlanta, GA545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC332 mi · ~9h 35m drive
Raleigh, NC235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Miami, FL928 mi · ~26h 49m drive
Orlando, FL760 mi · ~21h 57m drive
Tampa, FL821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Nashville, TN568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
New Orleans, LA967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
Richmond, VA99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Chicago, IL595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Detroit, MI394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Minneapolis, MN932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
St. Louis, MO710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
Kansas City, MO942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
Indianapolis, IN492 mi · ~14h 13m drive
Columbus, OH328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Cleveland, OH305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
Milwaukee, WI635 mi · ~18h 21m drive
Dallas, TX1184 mi · ~34h 12m drive
Houston, TX1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive
Austin, TX1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive
San Antonio, TX1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive
Los Angeles, CA2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive
San Diego, CA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive
Seattle, WA2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive
Portland, OR2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive
Denver, CO1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive
Phoenix, AZ1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive
Honolulu, HI4830 mi · ~139h 32m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Washington Dulles (IAD)24 miles
Rental car
36 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
48 min$29-48
Baltimore-Washington (BWI)25 miles
Rental car
38 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
50 min$30-50

Deadline Calendar

Get access to view details →

Trinity Washington University Application Checklist

Get access to view details →

Decision Notifications

Get access to view details →
Trinity Washington University — v2 Preview — TourStack