San Antonio, TX
Trinity University is a private small school in San Antonio, TX, enrolling about 2,505 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 26% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $98,708/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Feb 1, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Trinity University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Trinity University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Trinity University weighs your application
From Trinity University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Trinity University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 University look for in applicants?
Per Trinity University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Trinity University's acceptance rate?
Trinity University in San Antonio, TX admits approximately 26% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Trinity University?
Admitted students at Trinity University typically score between 1340–1500 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Trinity University?
Admitted students at Trinity University typically score between 31–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Trinity University cost?
Trinity University's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,224 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Trinity University?
Trinity University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Feb 1, 2027; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Trinity University require students to live on campus?
No -- Trinity University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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