Acceptance Rate
26%
Avg. SAT
1500
75th percentile
“Hilltop liberal arts haven in San Antonio where small classes meet city skyline views and undergrad research thrives.”
San Antonio, TX
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Trinity University traces its roots to 1869, when Methodist leaders founded it in the small town of Tehuacana, Texas, before relocating to its current 250-acre hilltop campus in San Antonio in 1942 amid wartime growth. This move positioned it overlooking the bustling city, blending suburban tranquility with urban access. Students who thrive here are collaborative overachievers who value close professor relationships and a balanced college experience, while those seeking massive lecture halls or Division I sports frenzy might feel constrained by the intimate scale.
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Academics
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Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
In Trinity's classrooms, you'll join seminars where professors lead discussions rather than lecture from podiums, thanks to average class sizes around 20 and a low student-faculty ratio that ensures your work gets noticed. The university shines in neuroscience, computer science, and the Murchison School of Business, where undergrads tackle real-world projects like stock trading simulations or brain imaging research alongside faculty. Research opportunities abound early, but popular majors like business fill quickly, and the lack of graduate programs keeps focus sharp on undergraduates—though it limits some advanced lab resources compared to research giants.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,518 undergrad • 169 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
53%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
25%
Asian
8%
Other / Multi-racial
11%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
San Antonio, TX
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses around four residential quads where freshmen bond over house events and late-night study breaks like Tiger Pause, the all-you-can-eat midnight breakfast tradition. Weekends mix intramural sports, 250-plus clubs, and trips to San Antonio's River Walk for Tex-Mex or missions exploring, creating a friendly vibe that's active but not overwhelming. The suburban hilltop setting offers green spaces and views, but relentless Texas heat demands air-conditioned havens, and while housing guarantees spots for all four years, San Antonio's moderate cost of living eases off-campus temptations.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Southern Athletic Association
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$8,643
$30K – $48K
$9,090
$48K – $75K
$9,644
$75K – $110K
$20,123
$110K+
$34,057
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
93%
4 Years Graduation Rate
70%
6 Years Graduation Rate
80%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$71,668
93% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Trinity University and return in the fall. 70% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 80% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
70%
4-6 years
10%
Non-grad
20%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$48,648
Acceptance
26%
Undergrads
2,518
4-Year Grad Rate
70%
Endowment
$1.2B
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
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