by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Trinity College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Trinity College is ranked #1,127 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within District of Columbia, it ranks #1 of 12 for value.
Among the majors Trinity College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Psychology | #7 of 10 |
| General Health & Wellness | #20 of 83 |
| Health Services | #20 of 83 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #28 of 114 |
| Health Sciences & Services | #68 of 263 |
| Criminal Justice | #69 of 280 |
| Liberal Arts | #111 of 473 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #180 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #180 of 638 |
| Registered Nursing | #216 of 966 |
Below is the detailed Trinity College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Trinity Washington University is ranked #8 out of #15 in District of Columbia for quality and #1 out of #12 for District of Columbia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Trinity College financial aid page to be sure.
Trinity Washington University is ranked #1,127 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Trinity Washington University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Trinity College costs about $10,544. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,176 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,141 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,302 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,544 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,176 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Trinity College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Trinity College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $136,564 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,176 | #1,127 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,208 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $136,564 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,176 | #1 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $37,208 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Trinity College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,164 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,256 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,393 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,830 |
| Over $110K | $20,561 |
About 95% of Trinity College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,346 per year. Get more details on the Trinity College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Trinity College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.