Trinity Washington Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Trinity Washington University is a private research university in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 1,414 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 99.52% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,804 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $26,610
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,302 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 99.52% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,414 66.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 53.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 19.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,891
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,114
- Room & Board: $12,180 annual estimate
Trinity Washington University: what the data shows
Common questions about Trinity Washington University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Trinity Washington University?
Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, DC (ZIP 20017-1094).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Trinity Washington University public or private?
Trinity Washington University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Trinity Washington University cost?
Published tuition: $26,610.
Average net price after aid: $9,302.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,928 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,554 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,502 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,623 |
| $110,001+ | $15,307 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $106,440.
How hard is it to get into Trinity Washington University?
Admission rate: 99.52%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Trinity Washington University?
Total enrollment: 1,414 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,891 students.
Graduate enrollment: 290 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity Washington University?
150%-time completion rate: 49.29%.
First-year retention: 69.2%.
What do graduates of Trinity Washington University earn?
Median earnings: $38,533 six years after entry; $53,804 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $28,250.
54.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Trinity Washington University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health and Wellness, General (48 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (46 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (43 completions)
- General Studies (40 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (35 completions)
- Education, General (20 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (19 completions)
- Psychology, General (18 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (16 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Trinity Washington University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 99.52%; completion rate 49.29%; median earnings $53,804 at 10 years; net price $9,302. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$26,610
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trinity Washington University was $26,610.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,302
2024 Value
In 2024 Trinity Washington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,302.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,208 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,302 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$106,440 4-Year Tuition
$12,180 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,080 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$39,870 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$159,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Trinity Washington University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.71% 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 | $21,630 | $21,630 | $14,421 |
| 2014 | $22,316 | $22,316 | $14,881 |
| 2015 | $22,780 | $22,780 | $15,921 |
| 2016 | $23,250 | $23,250 | $16,113 |
| 2017 | $23,690 | $23,690 | $16,777 |
| 2018 | $24,150 | $24,150 | $15,414 |
| 2019 | $24,630 | $24,630 | $14,396 |
| 2020 | $25,110 | $25,110 | $13,785 |
| 2021 | $25,110 | $25,110 | $11,693 |
| 2022 | $25,610 | $25,610 | $12,253 |
| 2023 | $26,110 | $26,110 | $12,233 |
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
99.52% Acceptance Rate
1,114 Total Applicants
1,105 Students Admitted
259 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trinity Washington University reported total enrollment of about 1,414 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (32.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%). About 54.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
66.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trinity Washington University in 2024 is 1,414 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,891 students. Graduate enrollment is about 290 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.2%
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 Black or African American at 58.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.54% 100% Completion Time
49.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.54% of students graduating from Trinity Washington University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health and Wellness, General: 4% male / 96% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 2% male / 98% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Trinity Washington University.
Return on Investment
$28,250 Median Student Debt
$53,804 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1346.03% Return on Investment
5.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Trinity Washington University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health and Wellness, General: 48 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 46 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 43 completions
4. General Studies: 40 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 35 completions
6. Education, General: 20 completions
7. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 19 completions
8. Psychology, General: 18 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Trinity Washington University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Trinity Washington University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trinity Washington University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 19.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,291
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,929
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 Washington University is a private non-profit institution located in Washington, DC, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health and Wellness, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 1,414 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (32.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%). The admission rate is 99.52%. The 150%-time completion rate is 49.29%. Approximately 54.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Washington, DC 20017-1094
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Trinity Washington University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trinity Washington University located?
Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, DC.
What is Trinity Washington University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Trinity Washington University is 99.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,114 applicants and 1,105 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Trinity Washington University cost?
Reported tuition is $26,610 and average net price is $9,302 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,180 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Trinity Washington University?
Trinity Washington University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,891 students, Black or African American (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (32.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trinity Washington University?
About 53.2% of students at Trinity Washington University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Trinity Washington University earn?
Median earnings are $38,533 six years after entry and $53,804 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity Washington University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Trinity Washington University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $28,250.
Is Trinity Washington University public or private?
Trinity Washington University is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is Trinity Washington University an HBCU?
No. Trinity Washington University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trinity Washington University a tribal college?
No. Trinity Washington University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Trinity Washington University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Trinity Washington University reports 32.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
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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.