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Trinity University

Trinity

San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Trinity University is a private institution in San Antonio with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1407, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,668 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,650.

Established
1869
Motto
E Tribus Unum
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III
28%Acceptance
1407SAT Avg
2,518Students
9:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$71,668Earnings 10yr
$23,650Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Trinity University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate28.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1407

Reading & WritingMid: 690
670735
MathMid: 684
650730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

28.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1407

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,352
Room & Board$14,472
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$65,774
Average Net Price$23,650
Median Debt at Graduation$22,954
Monthly Payment (10yr)$243

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,184
$30–48K$12,334
$48–75K$15,774
$75–110K$24,156
$110K+$35,186

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,650

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,518
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 4%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 8%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.9%
Freshman Retention92.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,224
8 Years$66,445
10 Years$71,668

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$60,400
Men
$78,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#37
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#89

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
3 mi(5 min)
Austinpop. 960K
71 mi(123 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
188 mi(326 min)

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