Trinity University
Location: San Antonio, TX (urban, large city)
Size: 2,526 students
Avg percent need-met: 98%
Acceptance rate: 34%
Middle 50% ACT: 29-33 **Test Optional through Fall 2023**
Middle 50% SAT: 1300-1450 **Test Optional through Fall 2023**
On the outskirts of San Antonio, Trinity is a small liberal arts college with easy access to the resources of a large city. They have a diverse curriculum with strong science programs and research opportunities. Administration communicates steadily with students, class sizes are small, and professors are attentive and caring. Greek life is present, but not all-encompassing. Students are friendly and open-minded, and as a bonus the dorms and facilities are recognized as amazing.
Popular majors / known for: Biology, Business, Communications, Foreign Languages
Academic approach: Liberal arts with some pre-professional programs
Campus tradition: Trinity students are known to celebrate their friends’ birthdays by throwing them into Miller Fountain.
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Merit Aid Opportunities
U.S. News and World Report placed Trinity at the top of its list of Colleges that Give Merit Aid to the Most Students
55% of non-need students received merit aid, with the average merit aid offer being $24,947.
Along with need-based scholarships, Trinity offers dozens of other scholarship opportunities that do not take financial need into account, such as merit scholarships, community service scholarships, and scholarships based on academic interest. Several academic merit scholarships don't require a separate application.
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 15th
Interviews: Important
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