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Trine University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Trine University

Angola, Indiana 46703-1764

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

STEM-heavyCollege townGreek life

Known for engineering

Trine University is a private institution in Angola with particular strength in engineering and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,165 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,580.

Established

1884

Mascot

Storm, a white tiger

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

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85%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

2,344Students

18:1Student:Faculty

68%Grad Rate

$57,165Earnings 10yr

$25,580Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.7%

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,600

Room & Board$12,250

Books & Supplies$1,010

Total Cost of Attendance$50,004

Average Net Price$25,580

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,615

$30–48K$16,845

$48–75K$21,043

$75–110K$25,080

$110K+$29,763

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

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

2,344

Gender Split

37% / 63%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%

Black 4%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%

Freshman Retention85.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,010

10 Years$57,165

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Thunder

TriathlonTriathlon collegiateBasketball championshipBasketballVolleyballGolf nationalBasketball national

History & Fun Facts

•History "Tri-State Normal College" was established in 1884.
•In 1906, the school name was shortened to "Tri-State College", and in 1975 it became "Tri-State University".
•In 2008, the school's name was changed to "Trine University" to honor alumni and significant donors, Ralph Trine and his wife Sheri.
•Those education center programs were eventually moved to online.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from IN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

112 mi(194 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

136 mi(236 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

142 mi(246 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit94 mi

IND Indianapolis149 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare151 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA717 mi · ~20h 43m drive

New York, NY575 mi · ~16h 37m drive

Hartford, CT636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Providence, RI700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Albany, NY580 mi · ~16h 45m drive

Syracuse, NY463 mi · ~13h 23m drive

Rochester, NY392 mi · ~11h 19m drive

Buffalo, NY325 mi · ~9h 23m drive

Philadelphia, PA527 mi · ~15h 13m drive

Pittsburgh, PA274 mi · ~7h 55m drive

Harrisburg, PA434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Newark, NJ566 mi · ~16h 21m drive

Washington, DC460 mi · ~13h 17m drive

Baltimore, MD470 mi · ~13h 35m drive

Atlanta, GA546 mi · ~15h 46m drive

Charlotte, NC497 mi · ~14h 21m drive

Raleigh, NC530 mi · ~15h 19m drive

Miami, FL1130 mi · ~32h 39m drive

Orlando, FL927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Tampa, FL956 mi · ~27h 37m drive

Nashville, TN390 mi · ~11h 16m drive

New Orleans, LA855 mi · ~24h 42m drive

Richmond, VA492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Chicago, IL136 mi · ~3h 56m drive

Detroit, MI112 mi · ~3h 14m drive

Minneapolis, MN475 mi · ~13h 43m drive

St. Louis, MO344 mi · ~9h 56m drive

Kansas City, MO533 mi · ~15h 24m drive

Indianapolis, IN142 mi · ~4h 6m drive

Columbus, OH156 mi · ~4h 30m drive

Cleveland, OH172 mi · ~4h 58m drive

Milwaukee, WI177 mi · ~5h 7m drive

Dallas, TX890 mi · ~25h 43m drive

Houston, TX1004 mi · ~29h drive

Austin, TX1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive

San Antonio, TX1131 mi · ~32h 40m drive

Los Angeles, CA1875 mi · ~54h 10m drive

San Francisco, CA1991 mi · ~57h 31m drive

San Diego, CA1862 mi · ~53h 47m drive

Seattle, WA1862 mi · ~53h 47m drive

Portland, OR1887 mi · ~54h 31m drive

Denver, CO1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive

Phoenix, AZ1579 mi · ~45h 37m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive

Honolulu, HI4385 mi · ~126h 41m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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