by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Trinity University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Trinity University was awarded 1 badge in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Trinity is ranked #152 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Trinity holds the #12 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
Trinity University has a very low acceptance rate of 26%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It’s probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to Trinity just in case you don’t make the cut.
About 29% of students accepted to Trinity submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 680 and 750. Math scores were between 660 and 750.
Trinity received ACT scores from 14% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 31 and 34.
At Trinity, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 8 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Trinity University is 78%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Trinity University has a freshmen retention rate of 92%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Trinity the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 82%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Trinity University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 2,518 undergraduates at Trinity.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Trinity University.
The typical net cost at Trinity is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Trinity
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14,184 | $12,334 | $15,774 | $24,156 | $35,186 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Trinity, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Trinity, approximately 44% of students took out student loans averaging $6,187 a year. That adds up to $24,748 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 1.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Trinity University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University make about $71,668 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Trinity University graduates since it is 46% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
Trinity University is an private not-for-profit institution found in San Antonio, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Trinity University.
Contact information for Trinity University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 |
| Phone: | 2109997011 |
| Website: | new.trinity.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Trinity-University/20015082725?sk=wall |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/Trinity_U |
In the latest year of available data, students from 20 majors graduated from Trinity University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 796 | NA |
| Accounting | 72 | NA |
| Finance & Financial Management | 56 | $55,972 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 43 | NA |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 40 | NA |
| Engineering Science | 40 | $59,096 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 39 | $29,357 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 38 | NA |
| Economics | 34 | NA |
| Political Science & Government | 34 | $33,249 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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