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Trinity Washington University

Trinity College

Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1094

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

Plan Your Visit

99%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,415Students

9:1Student:Faculty

44%Grad Rate

$53,804Earnings 10yr

$12,233Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.2%

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

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

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

2.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,402

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

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

10 Years$53,804

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

Rankings

U.S. News

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

Colleges conference

History & Fun Facts

•The first such program in Washington, it became very popular; within three years, it had more students than the undergraduate program.
•In 2004, the college gained university status and became Trinity Washington University.

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)

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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