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Trine University

Angola, Indiana 46703-1764

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

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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