by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Trine University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Trine University stood at $36,560 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $610; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,950 |
| Fees | $610 |
| Total | $36,560 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Trine University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Trine University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Trine University comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Trine University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Trine University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,650 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,330 |
| One Year Ago | $35,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,950 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Trine has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 2.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $37,552 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.27%, putting next year’s cost near $37,389.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $37,389 |
| In 2 Years | $38,237 |
| In 3 Years | $39,104 |
| In 4 Years | $39,991 |
| In 5 Years | $40,898 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $154,721.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Trine University, check out the Trine University Financial Aid page.
