Trinity University
private · Founded 1869 · San Antonio, TX
Acceptance Rate
28.20%
Enrollment
2,694
Tuition & Fees
$51,992
Graduation Rate
82.00%
Retention Rate
92.00%
Off-Campus Needed
485
Trinity Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Trinity?
Trinity admitted just 3,217 of 11,425 applicants — a 28.20% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
52% below state avg
28% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
670–735
SAT Math
650–730
ACT Composite
30–33
Coming to Trinity from out of state?
20% of freshmen aren't from Texas. If you're moving for Trinity, start your housing search early — only 82.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near TrinityWhat Will Trinity Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 97.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
20% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $2,113 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Trinity's on-campus room and board adds up to $14,472 per year ($1,206/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $8,952 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $746/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $5,520 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 2,087 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Trinity?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Neuroscience.
51 graduates · 76.47% women
Political Science and Government, General.
37 graduates · 56.76% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
34 graduates · 23.53% women
Finance, General.
34 graduates · 11.76% women
Accounting.
32 graduates · 40.63% women
Engineering Science.
31 graduates · 19.35% women
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
30 graduates · 56.67% women
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
28 graduates · 85.71% women
Economics, General.
23 graduates · 30.43% women
Sociology, General.
21 graduates · 85.71% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 163 graduate students and only 2,087 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Trinity?
San Antonio, TX — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Trinity Photos
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Neighborhoods near Trinity
Where students live around Trinity University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Trinity Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Trinity reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Trinity?
92.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 82.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
8% above state avg
20% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Trinity Reviews
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485 Trinity Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 2,694 students and only 2,087 dorm beds, 18% of Trinity students live off campus.
2,531
Undergraduates
163
Graduate Students
485
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Trinity University.