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Trinity University

Private

San Antonio, TX

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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

Admit rate26%
SAT range1340–1500
ACT range31–34
Undergrads2,505
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,224
4-year grad rate83%
Median earnings, 10yr out$71,668

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

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out86%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$96,844/yr
Marketing$84,347/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$81,363/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$68,095/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$59,494/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$98,708/yr
Engineering
Engineering Science$86,823/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$68,934/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 capacity2,038
Typical room charge$8,776
Typical board charge$6,079

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

GPARequired
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 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.

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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