Trinity University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Trinity University is a private research university in San Antonio, Texas, serving roughly 2,505 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 25.92% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $71,668 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,676
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,464 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 25.92% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,505 99.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.97%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 17.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1416
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,565
- Applicants (IPEDS): 11,425
- Room & Board: $14,750 annual estimate
Trinity University: what the data shows
Common questions about Trinity University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Trinity University?
Trinity University is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78212-7200).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Trinity University public or private?
Trinity University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Trinity University cost?
Published tuition: $53,676.
Average net price after aid: $23,464.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,356 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,260 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,305 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,134 |
| $110,001+ | $34,549 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $214,704.
How hard is it to get into Trinity University?
Admission rate: 25.92%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1416 and midpoint ACT 31.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Trinity University?
Total enrollment: 2,505 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,565 students.
Graduate enrollment: 169 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity University?
150%-time completion rate: 83.97%.
First-year retention: 92.9%.
What do graduates of Trinity University earn?
Median earnings: $55,224 six years after entry; $71,668 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,954.
18.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Trinity University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Accounting (72 completions)
- Finance, General (56 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (43 completions)
- Engineering Science (40 completions)
- Neuroscience (40 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (39 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (34 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (33 completions)
- Economics, General (33 completions)
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Trinity University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 25.92%; completion rate 83.97%; median earnings $71,668 at 10 years; net price $23,464. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$53,676
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trinity University was $53,676.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,464
2024 Value
In 2024 Trinity University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,464.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,464 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$214,704 4-Year Tuition
$14,750 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$69,426 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$277,704 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Trinity University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Trinity University 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 University 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 | $34,678 | $34,678 | $22,389 |
| 2014 | $36,214 | $36,214 | $25,202 |
| 2015 | $37,856 | $37,856 | $24,581 |
| 2016 | $39,560 | $39,560 | $23,341 |
| 2017 | $41,344 | $41,344 | $23,144 |
| 2018 | $42,976 | $42,976 | $23,016 |
| 2019 | $44,680 | $44,680 | $24,669 |
| 2020 | $46,456 | $46,456 | $23,953 |
| 2021 | $47,392 | $47,392 | $19,169 |
| 2022 | $49,264 | $49,264 | $23,567 |
| 2023 | $51,352 | $51,352 | $23,650 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25.92% Acceptance Rate
11,425 Total Applicants
3,217 Students Admitted
659 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.48% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1416
ACT Average: 31
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.85
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trinity University reported total enrollment of about 2,505 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.5%), Hispanic or Latino (25.0%), and Asian (8.4%). About 18.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trinity University in 2024 is 2,505 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,565 students. Graduate enrollment is about 169 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.9%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
72.45% 100% Completion Time
83.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 72.45% of students graduating from Trinity University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Accounting: 62% male / 38% female
- Finance, General: 84% male / 16% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 28% male / 72% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Trinity University.
Return on Investment
$22,954 Median Student Debt
$71,668 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
663.60% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Trinity University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 61 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Accounting: 72 completions
2. Finance, General: 56 completions
3. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 43 completions
4. Engineering Science: 40 completions
5. Neuroscience: 40 completions
6. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 39 completions
7. Political Science and Government, General: 34 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 33 completions
9. Economics, General: 33 completions
Most popular programs at Trinity University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Trinity University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trinity University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,354
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,157
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Trinity University is a private non-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Accounting, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. Enrollment is approximately 2,505 students. Student body composition includes White (50.5%), Hispanic or Latino (25.0%), Asian (8.4%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 25.92%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1416. The 150%-time completion rate is 83.97%. Approximately 18.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.97% graduation rate, Trinity University demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 61 distinct degree programs, Trinity University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trinity University located?
Trinity University is located in San Antonio, TX.
What is Trinity University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Trinity University is 25.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 11,425 applicants and 3,217 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Trinity University cost?
Reported tuition is $53,676 and average net price is $23,464 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,750 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Trinity University?
Trinity University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,565 students, White (50.5%), Hispanic or Latino (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trinity University?
About 17.4% of students at Trinity University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Trinity University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Trinity University reports midpoint SAT about 1416 and midpoint ACT about 31.
What do graduates of Trinity University earn?
Median earnings are $55,224 six years after entry and $71,668 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Trinity University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,954.
Is Trinity University public or private?
Trinity University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is Trinity University an HBCU?
No. Trinity University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trinity University a tribal college?
No. Trinity University 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.