Trinity University

San Antonio, TX

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Overview

Hilltop liberal arts haven in San Antonio where small classes meet city skyline views and undergrad research thrives.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

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.

2,518

Undergrads

169

Grad Students

25.9%

Acceptance

80.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

8.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

93.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

80.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

70.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

2,518

Undergraduate Enrollment

169

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

25.9%

Acceptance Rate

3.89

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$0

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

660–750

SAT Reading

680–750

ACT Composite

31–34

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GPA

School avg: 3.89

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1340–1500

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 31–34

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$64,398

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$48,648

Room & Board

$14,750

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Financial Aid

100%

Receiving Aid

20%

Pell Grant Recipients

$35,990

Avg Grant (recipients)

$8,079

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

2,087 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Southern Athletic Association

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,518

Acceptance Rate

26%

Graduation Rate

80%

Tuition & Room/Board

$63,398

Affiliation

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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San Antonio, TX 78212-7200

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