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Trinity University

Trinity

San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

28%Acceptance
1407SAT Avg
2,518Students
9:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$71,668Earnings 10yr
$23,650Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate28.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1407

Reading & WritingMid: 690
670735
MathMid: 684
650730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3033

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

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

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

71.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.5%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

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 (56)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

92%

Positive

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
10 Years$71,668

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#37
vs 2024
Forbes
#82
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#89
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

FootballBasketballSoccerSingles playerDoubles championshipTennis championshipSingles championshipTennis

History & Fun Facts

  • Waxahachie campus Believing that the school needed the support of a larger community, the university moved in 1902 to Waxahachie, Texas.
  • The Stock Market Crash of 1929 severely hindered the university's growth.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio5 mi
AUS Austin70 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental192 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1763 mi · ~50h 56m drive
New York, NY1579 mi · ~45h 37m drive
Hartford, CT1671 mi · ~48h 16m drive
Providence, RI1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
Albany, NY1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
Syracuse, NY1550 mi · ~44h 47m drive
Rochester, NY1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive
Buffalo, NY1427 mi · ~41h 13m drive
Philadelphia, PA1503 mi · ~43h 25m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1288 mi · ~37h 13m drive
Harrisburg, PA1428 mi · ~41h 15m drive
Newark, NJ1572 mi · ~45h 25m drive
Washington, DC1384 mi · ~39h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD1415 mi · ~40h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Charlotte, NC1102 mi · ~31h 50m drive
Raleigh, NC1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive
Miami, FL1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive
Orlando, FL1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Tampa, FL976 mi · ~28h 12m drive
Nashville, TN821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
New Orleans, LA506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Richmond, VA1331 mi · ~38h 27m drive
Chicago, IL1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive
Detroit, MI1236 mi · ~35h 42m drive
Minneapolis, MN1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
St. Louis, MO790 mi · ~22h 49m drive
Kansas City, MO702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Columbus, OH1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive
Cleveland, OH1254 mi · ~36h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Dallas, TX250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Houston, TX188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
Austin, TX71 mi · ~2h 3m drive
San Antonio, TX3 mi · ~5 min drive
Los Angeles, CA1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
San Francisco, CA1487 mi · ~42h 57m drive
San Diego, CA1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Seattle, WA1784 mi · ~51h 32m drive
Portland, OR1717 mi · ~49h 36m drive
Denver, CO800 mi · ~23h 7m drive
Phoenix, AZ846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Honolulu, HI3711 mi · ~107h 12m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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