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Trinity College

Private

Hartford, CT

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Trinity College is a private small school in Hartford, CT, enrolling about 2,146 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 29% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Economics shows the strongest outcomes -- $122,068/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate29%
SAT range1298–1470
ACT range30–34
Undergrads2,146
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$87,840
4-year grad rate83%
Median earnings, 10yr out$90,779

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Trinity College weighs your application

From Trinity College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans38%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$73,229/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$67,115/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$68,063/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$68,998/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$69,730/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Policy Analysis$82,638/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$122,068/yr
Political Science and Government$94,097/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,930
Typical room charge$10,780
Typical board charge$5,880

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Trinity College look for in applicants?

Per Trinity College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Trinity College's acceptance rate?

Trinity College in Hartford, CT admits approximately 29% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Trinity College?

Admitted students at Trinity College typically score between 1298–1470 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Trinity College?

Admitted students at Trinity College typically score between 30–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Trinity College cost?

Trinity College's total cost of attendance is reported at $87,840 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Trinity College?

Trinity College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Trinity College require students to live on campus?

No -- Trinity College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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