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Trinity Washington University

Trinity College

Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1094

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Trinity Washington University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,804 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,233.

Established

1897

Mascot

Tiger

Type

Private university

Conference

five

Division

Division III

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99%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,415Students

9:1Student:Faculty

44%Grad Rate

$53,804Earnings 10yr

$12,233Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Trinity Washington University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,110

Room & Board$11,860

Books & Supplies$1,060

Total Cost of Attendance$35,061

Average Net Price$12,233

Median Debt at Graduation$28,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$299

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,164

$30–48K$11,256

$48–75K$13,393

$75–110K$17,830

$110K+$20,561

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,233

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,402

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (52)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,415

Gender Split

98% / 2%

Women / Men

First Generation

53%

Pell Grant Recipients

51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%

Black 58%

Hispanic 34%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.4%

Freshman Retention71.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,533

8 Years$47,306

10 Years$53,804

Rankings

U.S. News

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Varsity Sports — Tigers

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•) When many all-male colleges became co-ed, Trinity's full-time enrollment dropped from 1,000 in 1969 to 300 in 1989.
•The first such program in Washington, it became very popular; within three years, it had more students than the undergraduate program.
•Under Patricia McGuire, a Trinity alumna who became college president in 1989, Trinity reached out to the Black and Hispanic women of Washington.
•high schools and expanded the professional schools, whose combined enrollment rose from 639 in 1989 to 974 in 1999.
•In 2004, the college gained university status and became Trinity Washington University.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

175Very High

Estimated from DC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

2 mi(3 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

33 mi(57 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

121 mi(210 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles24 mi

BWI Baltimore-Washington25 mi

MDT Harrisburg88 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA392 mi · ~11h 19m drive

New York, NY201 mi · ~5h 48m drive

Hartford, CT301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Providence, RI356 mi · ~10h 17m drive

Albany, NY308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY288 mi · ~8h 19m drive

Rochester, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

Buffalo, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive

Philadelphia, PA121 mi · ~3h 30m drive

Pittsburgh, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive

Harrisburg, PA93 mi · ~2h 41m drive

Newark, NJ195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Washington, DC2 mi · ~3 min drive

Baltimore, MD33 mi · ~57 min drive

Atlanta, GA545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

Charlotte, NC332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Raleigh, NC235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Miami, FL928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Orlando, FL760 mi · ~21h 57m drive

Tampa, FL821 mi · ~23h 43m drive

Nashville, TN568 mi · ~16h 25m drive

New Orleans, LA967 mi · ~27h 56m drive

Richmond, VA99 mi · ~2h 52m drive

Chicago, IL595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Detroit, MI394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Minneapolis, MN932 mi · ~26h 55m drive

St. Louis, MO710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

Kansas City, MO942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Indianapolis, IN492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Columbus, OH328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Cleveland, OH305 mi · ~8h 49m drive

Milwaukee, WI635 mi · ~18h 21m drive

Dallas, TX1184 mi · ~34h 12m drive

Houston, TX1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive

Austin, TX1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive

San Antonio, TX1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive

Los Angeles, CA2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive

San Francisco, CA2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive

San Diego, CA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive

Seattle, WA2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive

Portland, OR2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive

Denver, CO1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive

Phoenix, AZ1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive

Honolulu, HI4830 mi · ~139h 32m drive

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

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Washington Dulles (IAD)24 miles

Rental car

36 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

48 min$29-48

Baltimore-Washington (BWI)25 miles

Rental car

38 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

50 min$30-50

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