Trinity Washington University
Trinity is a private university in Washington, D.C., offering undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate liberal arts foundations with professional preparation. Trinity is committed to providing small classes, top-tier faculty support, strong career experiences, and a mission rooted in equity, justice, and community impact.
Founded in 1897, Trinity has a long-standing reputation for advancing equity and opportunity in higher education. Located just minutes from the heart of Washington, D.C., Trinity blends real-world experience and personalized academic support to help students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in college and career. Trinity enrolls more D.C. residents than any other private university in the city.
Founded in 1897, Trinity has a long-standing reputation for advancing equity and opportunity in higher education. Located just minutes from the heart of Washington, D.C., Trinity blends real-world experience and personalized academic support to help students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in college and career. Trinity enrolls more D.C. residents than any other private university in the city.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateUrbanSmall (2,000 and under)Women's College
Academic programs
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
- Applying to Trinity is free, and Trinity reviews each application as soon as it is complete: you’ll get our decision right away.
- Have your School Administrator submit your Official Transcripts (High School/College/Home School/GED) – International Transcripts must be evaluated prior to submission.
- Submit Essay “Where do I see myself after obtaining a TWU degree?”
- Submit your Recommendation Letter(s) (Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Mentor).
Transfer
Please submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. If you have earned fewer than 24 credit hours, also submit your official high school transcripts. U.S. citizens who have studied at foreign institutions: Applicants who are U.S. citizens who have obtained high school or college/university credit from an institution outside of the United States must submit official transcripts for a course-by-course evaluation by one of the following agencies accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members).
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Visit us
Trinity’s campus is located in northeast Washington, just 2.5 miles from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, minutes from downtown, and close to Washington’s Metrorail (Red Line, Brookland Station). We invite you to visit campus and use these pages to make your trip to Trinity and to Washington, D.C., an enjoyable experience. For more information, contact the Trinity Office of Admissions by email at admissions@trinitydc.edu or by phone at (202) 884-9400 or (800) 492-6882.