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Trinity College

Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut 06106-3100

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Trinity College is a private institution in Hartford with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1396, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,779 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,009.

Established
1823
Motto
Pro Ecclesia Et Patria
Mascot
Bantam
Type
Private liberal arts college

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34%Acceptance
1396SAT Avg
2,193Students
9:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$90,779Earnings 10yr
$35,009Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate33.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1396

Reading & WritingMid: 702
660730
MathMid: 705
650730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3033

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

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Decision (Binding)

November 15

Decision by Mid-December

Early Decision II (Binding)

January 1

Decision by Mid-February

Regular Decision

January 15

Decision by Late March

Supplemental essays required.

Financial Aid

Meets 100% Need
Students receiving aid
45%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$67,420
Room & Board$17,990
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$83,090
Average Net Price$35,009
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,032
$30–48K$16,202
$48–75K$18,756
$75–110K$26,084
$110K+$46,149

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

60.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,000

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)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

SemesterPhi Beta KappaDouble Major OK
Majors
41
Student-faculty ratio
9:1
Study abroad
40%

Research: Summer research funding available through various programs

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

91%

Positive

Campus Life

Campus size
100 acres
Organizations
120+
Varsity teams
28
Division IIINESCACGreek LifeIntramurals

Trinity competes in NESCAC as the Bantams

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee
On campus
90%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsTheme housesApartments

Student Body

Undergrads
2,193
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.8%
Freshman Retention90.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$67,628
10 Years$90,779

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

After Graduation

Employed within 6 months
0.95%

95% positive outcome rate for recent graduates (employment or graduate school)

Rankings

U.S. News
#36
vs 2024
Forbes
#71
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#26
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History 19th century Trinity College founder Thomas Church Brownell Bishop Thomas Brownell opened "Washington College" in 1824 to nine male students and the vigorous protest of Yale alumni.
  • The college was renamed "Trinity College" in 1845; the original campus consisted of two Greek Revival buildings.
  • Although the college sold its land overlooking the Park River and Bushnell Park in 1872, it did not complete its move to its Gallows Hill campus until 1878.
  • By 1889, the library contained 30,000 volumes, and the school graduated over 900 students.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

138Very High

Estimated from CT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
94 mi(163 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
99 mi(172 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
179 mi(310 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BDL Hartford Bradley13 mi
PVD Providence TF Green65 mi
ISP Long Island MacArthur69 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
New York, NY99 mi · ~2h 52m drive
Hartford, CT2 mi · ~3 min drive
Providence, RI66 mi · ~1h 54m drive
Albany, NY83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Syracuse, NY198 mi · ~5h 43m drive
Rochester, NY269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
Buffalo, NY326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Philadelphia, PA179 mi · ~5h 10m drive
Pittsburgh, PA391 mi · ~11h 18m drive
Harrisburg, PA241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Newark, NJ104 mi · ~3h drive
Trenton, NJ150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Amtrak

Hartford Union Station 2 miles

Walkability

Walkable campus; urban location

Nearby Attractions

Downtown Hartford

Connecticut's capital with museums, theaters, and the historic State Capitol building

Wadsworth Atheneum

America's oldest continuously operating public art museum

Bushnell Park

Historic urban park with carousel and performance venues

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