Trinity College of Florida
Trinity, FL 34655-4401
About Trinity College of Florida
Trinity College of Florida is a private university in Trinity, Florida, enrolling about 148 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,465 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Trinity College of Florida charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,300).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 3% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,465.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Trinity College of Florida is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 300% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College of Florida | $16,300 | $20,297 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Trinity College of Florida really?
Key findings
- Trinity College of Florida charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,300).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 3% below.
Trinity College of Florida tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $16,300
Finding Trinity College of Florida charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $16,300. That is about 0.6× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is 3% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 37% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Trinity College of Florida versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Trinity College of Florida versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Trinity College of Florida is $20,297.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $20,297 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $13,050 above the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,597 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Trinity College of Florida, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Trinity College of Florida: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Trinity College of Florida—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$16,300
Avg. net price
$20,297
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,224 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,304 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,584 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,854 |
| $110,001+ | $24,304 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $65,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Trinity College of Florida is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies18
- Theology/Theological Studies9
- Counseling Psychology8
- Psychology, General5
- Bible/Biblical Studies2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 41% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 905
- Midpoint ACT: 21
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Trinity College of Florida a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Trinity College of Florida is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Trinity College of Florida.
Campus
Location
Trinity, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 34655-4401
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 9% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
148
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 176
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$23,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 47.62%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Trinity College of Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Trinity College of Florida was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Trinity College of Florida in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,320 | $13,320 | $15,563 |
| 2014 | $14,660 | $14,660 | $17,937 |
| 2015 | $15,690 | $15,690 | $17,952 |
| 2016 | $15,690 | $15,690 | $22,173 |
| 2017 | $16,340 | $16,340 | $17,750 |
| 2018 | $16,340 | $16,340 | $16,541 |
| 2019 | $16,300 | $16,300 | $15,894 |
| 2020 | $16,300 | $16,300 | $15,731 |
| 2021 | $16,300 | $16,300 | $17,497 |
| 2022 | $16,300 | $16,300 | $15,668 |
| 2023 | $16,300 | $16,300 | $21,283 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 905 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 21 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trinity College of Florida reported total enrollment of about 148 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.7%), Black or African American (18.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). About 47.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trinity College of Florida in 2024 is 148 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 176 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
28.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Trinity College of Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 67% male / 33% female
- Counseling Psychology: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Trinity College of Florida graduates earn a median of $32,465 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Trinity College of Florida.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $32,465. Median federal loan debt: $23,250. Average net price used in cost models: $20,297.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Trinity College of Florida graduates report median earnings of $32,465 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Trinity College of Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 9 programs by IPEDS completions (10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Trinity College of Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Trinity College of Florida graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Trinity College of Florida—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$590,400
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Florida median 0.02× the median ($35.9M)
- Southeast median 0.03× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.02× the median ($26.4M)
- Florida median 0.48× the median ($7,784)
- Southeast median 0.40× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.31× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.8%
- Florida median 13.4 pp below median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 24.7 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 23.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,600
- Florida median 0.81× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 0.82× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.74× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,599
- Florida median 0.79× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 0.70× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.63× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Trinity College of Florida at a glance
Trinity College of Florida
Trinity College of Florida is a private non-profit institution in Trinity, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesTheology/Theological StudiesCounseling Psychology
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian52.7%Black or African American18.9%Hispanic or Latino17.6%
Schools near Trinity College of Florida
Other campuses in Trinity, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trinity College of Florida located?
Trinity College of Florida is located in Trinity, FL.
What is Trinity College of Florida's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Trinity College of Florida is 91.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 81 applicants and 78 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Trinity College of Florida's tuition?
Trinity College of Florida tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $16,300 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $20,297 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Trinity College of Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $16,300 and average net price is $20,297 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Trinity College of Florida?
Trinity College of Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 176 students, White (52.7%), Black or African American (18.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trinity College of Florida?
About 41.1% of students at Trinity College of Florida are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Trinity College of Florida?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Trinity College of Florida reports midpoint SAT about 905 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Trinity College of Florida earn?
Median earnings are $29,914 six years after entry and $32,465 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Trinity College of Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Trinity College of Florida public or private?
Trinity College of Florida is a private nonprofit institution located in Trinity, FL.
Is Trinity College of Florida an HBCU?
No. Trinity College of Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trinity College of Florida a tribal college?
No. Trinity College of Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.