Trinity College

Trinity College Overview

Trinity College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Hartford, Connecticut. Trinity Bantams was founded in 1823 and the school now enrolls around 2,190 students a year, which includes 2,159 undergrads. Trinity Bantams offers on-campus housing for up to 1,900 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 85% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! January 17, 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 April 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Trinity Bantams!

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Trinity Bantams's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Trinity Bantams students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Trinity Bantams has fraternities and sororities.

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

2022 Trinity Bantams Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	38%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	11%
Tuition	$61,070
Percent of Need Met	100%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$54,753

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Is Trinity Bantams a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Trinity Bantams offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Trinity College

It is extremely difficult to get into Trinity Bantams. The university admitted 38% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, just 2,115 out of the 5,603 students who applied were accepted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Trinity Bantams

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.

About 91% of students who start at Trinity Bantams return the next year. Around 85% of students who started at Trinity Bantams earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Trinity Bantams Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 77% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Trinity Bantams directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Trinity Bantams'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.

Trinity Bantams's endowment was valued at $551.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $61,087 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Trinity Bantams

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.

Trinity Bantams meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Trinity Bantams full-time are awarded $54,753 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $30,741 per student, not including those with no 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 as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Trinity Bantams.

Based on this information, does Trinity Bantams seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Trinity Bantams a good school for you?

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Where is Trinity College Located?

Trinity Bantams is located in the urban setting of Hartford, Connecticut.

If you want to see Trinity Bantams for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Hartford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Trinity Bantams and Hartford are like without leaving home.

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