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Located in the culturally-rich city of San Antonio, Texas, Trinity University is committed to helping bright and motivated students to discover, to grow, and to become the leaders and problem solvers of the future. At Trinity, our vision is to define the education necessary to be successful in the 21st century. With 2,683 talented undergraduate and graduate students, the University is known for its stimulating, resourceful, and collaborative environment- in the classroom, on campus, and around the world.
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Trinity University First Year applicants are defined as students enrolled in their final year of high school or students who have completed high school and not yet enrolled in college. When the Trinity University Admissions Committee evaluates candidates, four main areas are assessed: academic record, essay, extracurricular activities, and recommendations from guidance counselors and teachers. Submission of standardized test scores is optional. Trinity will continue to review and consider test scores for those applicants who want to submit them, but any applicant can also choose to be evaluated only on high school grades, curriculum rigor, essays, recommendation letters, achievements, interviews, and contributions to their school and community.

Transfer

Trinity University Transfer applicants are defined as students who have completed at least 12 credit hours of full-time or part time college work post high school graduation. Typically, in order to be considered competitive for admission, students should have at least a 3.0 in full-time college coursework. Transfer applicants must submit a final official high school transcript, and an official college transcript, plus instructor evaluation, registrar’s report, and mid-year report (if applicable). Submission of standardized test scores is optional for domestic transfer applicants. International transfer applicants are required to submit one of the following exam scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test scores.

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Additional information

Domestic first-year, full-time undergraduate students admitted to Trinity University who apply by our February 1 Regular Decision deadline are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships. 

To be considered for institutional grant and loan funding, students must submit the College Board’s CSS Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend submitting these forms by your corresponding application deadline. Once received, aid applications are reviewed by the Office of Student Financial Services. You can monitor the status of your financial aid application, including whether any additional documents or information are needed to complete your application, in your Trinity applicant status portal. Once your application is complete and your eligibility has been determined, your financial aid award package will be mailed to you and posted in your applicant status portal. Read more about financial aid at Trinity, visit gotu.us/finaid.

Visit us

One of the best ways to determine if Trinity is the right school for you is to visit our campus when you are able to do so. Noted for red brick buildings, native live oaks, beautiful grounds, and sparkling fountains, Trinity University encompasses 125 acres overlooking downtown San Antonio. There's nothing like being on campus, but until you can visit, taking a virtual tour is a close second!

 

We invite you to experience our campus via a virtual information session, which are hosted by an admissions counselor and offered weekly. Check gotu.us/visit often for new ways to engage with our community and learn about the many opportunities available to students who study and live at Trinity University.

Trinity University seeks students of intellectual promise who have demonstrated a distinguished academic record throughout their secondary school career. In our holistic application review process, we consider all aspects of an applicant’s candidacy, as we strive to attract students who will engage, serve, inspire, and influence within our cohesive community and beyond our campus.