Trine University

Trine University Overview

Trine University is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Angola, Indiana. Trine University was founded in 1884 and the school enrolls around 3,573 students a year, which includes 3,370 undergrads. Trine University provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by August 15.

Student Involvement at Trine University

Love music or performing? At Trine University you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in Greek life? Trine University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Trine University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Trine University on the Student Life page.

2022 Trine University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	78%
Tuition	$34,330
Percent of Need Met	74.1%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$26,195

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Is Trine University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Trine University offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Trine University

Trine University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 79% of applicants get into Trine University each year. Last year, 3,841 students applied to Trine University and 3,032 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Trine University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 84% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Trine Universityreturn for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Trine University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Trine University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Trine University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Trine University's endowment was valued at $36.1 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Trine University spends about $7,446 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Trine University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Trine University meets 74.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $26,195 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $33,571 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Trine University.

Based on this information, is Trine University the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Trine University a good school for you?

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Where is Trine University?

Trine University is located in the small town setting of Angola, Indiana.

If you are interested in seeing Trine University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 69 and 80/90 to Angola, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fort Wayne International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Trine University and Angola are like without leaving home.

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