Inside Academics at Trinity College

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Trinity College, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, Trinity College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 87% of instructors full time, Trinity College is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Trinity College can choose from 32 majors with reported graduates spanning 18 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Trinity College are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Trinity College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Trinity College, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Trinity College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 0 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (90% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Trinity College

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Trinity College — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Trinity College — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Trinity College — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Trinity College — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Trinity College — regional and program accreditation status