The Trinity Perspective | Winter 2025

WINTER 2025

Where Learning Meets Living And Tigers Rise to Their Best

Trinity University is on the rise—and the nation knows it, too.

#37

#1

#82

- U.S. News & World Report, 2026

- Niche, 2026

- Forbes, 2026

in the National Liberal Arts Colleges

in Texas and #19 in America Best Liberal Arts Colleges

in America’s Top Colleges and #51 in Private Colleges

And it’s our mission to ensure our Tigers rise to their best as well. While Trinity’s state-of-the-art facilities and liberal arts curriculum encourage our students to challenge themselves academically, our supportive and inclusive environment ensures they thrive personally. The result? Graduates who are ready to succeed as perpetual learners and empathetic leaders in their fields.

Keep reading to see how Trinity can help you rise to your best.

The Trinity Perspective magazine offers a glimpse into the many ways Trinity University prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Trinity is known for its stimulating, resourceful, and collaborative environment, filled with students who want an education that instills confidence, inspires curiosity, and ignites change. Flip through these pages to see for yourself!

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Trinity University is a private, residential, co-educational institution in the heart of vibrant, multicultural San Antonio.

Trinity offers its nearly 2,500 undergraduate students an education rooted in the liberal arts and sciences that prioritizes hands-on learning, emphasizes undergraduate research, and develops strong leadership skills.

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Why Trinity’s My First Choice This year, a record-low 25% of Trinity University applicants were accepted into the Class of 2029. Despite the competitive landscape, one group of applicants fared much better. Those who applied through the Early Decision process saw their chances of getting in jump to 53%.

These Early Decision students, who comprise about a third of their class, picked Trinity as their first-choice college. This represented another ED enrollment record for Trinity as the University’s national recognition continues to grow. Early Decision applicants distinguish themselves from students in other decision plans, stand out among a smaller applicant pool, and receive financial information earlier to assess affordability.

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Hear from two students from the Class of 2029 on why they confidently applied to Trinity through Early Decision.

Sarah Chang ’29

Asher Levy ’29

Sarah Chang ’29 was drawn to Trinity for its vast research opportunities. “I applied Early Decision because I Chang knew Trinity was the right place for me. I knew it when I started comparing other colleges to Trinity, specifically its amazing faculty, its awesome undergraduate lab research, and its campus,” Sarah says. “I love how Trinity provides a space for curiosity and rigor, working alongside incredible faculty and students.”

Approximately two-thirds of Trinity’s 163 recruited studentathletes in the Class of 2029 applied through Early Decision, Levy and baseball star Asher Levy ’29 is one of these students!

“I made the choice to apply Early Decision after my visit to the campus,” Asher says. “After talking to Pitching Coach Dave Smith, seeing the amazing facilities, and meeting many nice people and professors, I knew it was the place I wanted to be.”

I love how Trinity provides a space for curiosity and rigor.

Seeing the amazing facilities and meeting many nice people and professors, I knew it was the place I wanted to be.

Sarah received one of Trinity’s full-tuition Semmes Scholarships to study neuroscience. She’s interested in researching the effects of brain injury (whether from trauma or harm by substance), specifically in veterans and the incarcerated. Her neuroscience studies are driven by the hope to create a better and more compassionate world.

“Receiving the Semmes Scholarship was honestly such a big surprise, and words could never express how grateful I am,” she says. “I hope I can use this opportunity to explore all the different neuroscience labs Trinity has to offer.”

While excited by Trinity’s research resources, Sarah ultimately knew that Trinity was the right place for her because it allows her to pursue both science and music.

Sarah plays piano and oboe, and she says, “Quitting music was never an option in my head, so I cannot wait to continue my studies at Trinity. I look forward to being a part of the ensembles, improving my technique, and collaborating with other musicians!”

Sarah can’t wait to get involved in some of Trinity’s nearly 150 student organizations, such as Outdoor Recreation and the Trinity Community Garden. She’s excited to spend a semester abroad or a summer doing research.

Asher started playing baseball when he was 6 years old, when his father introduced him to the sport. “From a young age, I always knew I wanted to play in college,” he says. “I love baseball because it’s a team sport where I get to spend time with the people I love.”

At Trinity, Asher can compete in varsity athletics and also continue to pursue his other life passion: community service. “Throughout high school, community service was a big part of my life,” he says. “I was involved in Strikeout Leukemia, where we raised money for young kids with leukemia by selling tickets to a baseball game that we played in.” With clubs like the Trinity University Volunteer Action Community, Asher can now serve his new community in San Antonio.

Asher plans to study business in Trinity’s AACSBaccredited and nationally ranked Michael Neidorff School of Business. He’s looking forward to interning with local businesses and participating in business-related research.

If you’re ready to take advantage of the expert faculty, beautiful campus, and first-rate opportunities at Trinity, apply today via Early Decision II.* You will receive your admissions decision and scholarship eligibility by March 1. To learn more about Early Decision and to request an early financial aid estimate, visit gotu.us/earlydecision. *This program is a binding agreement. Students are ethically bound to apply ED to only one school and will be expected to attend if offered admission.

Exploring the Science Behind Addiction Neuroscience major’s research shapes the future of substance use disorder treatment

By Jeremy Gerlach

By studying the brain’s dopamine system, Trinity University researcher Filippo Gambacorta ’26 is helping move addiction science forward one neuron at a time. His research focuses on how the brain’s reward system responds to oxytocin, which could lead to a better understanding of the biological mechanisms behind addiction.

Filippo, a neuroscience major from Switzerland, works in the lab of Biology Professor Gerard Beaudoin III ’99 on a joint project with Psychology Professor K.C. Leong’s lab titled Oxytocin’s Modulatory Effects on Dopamine Neurons in the VTA: Implications for Addiction. Filippo uses electrophysiology equipment custom-built by Professor Beaudoin to investigate how oxytocin may shift dopamine release patterns.

“We want to understand how oxytocin (OXT) modulates the dopamine neuron activity,” says Filippo, who plans to pursue a master’s, then Ph.D., in neuroscience. “And our early results suggest OXT may raise background release of dopamine while lowering input-directed release, and that’s influencing reward-related behaviors.” Understanding this balance

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is key to developing treatments for addiction, since the dopamine system is central to how the brain forms habits and responds to drugs.

Filippo says that everywhere you look, there’s big-time research happening at Trinity. Unlike at many universities, undergraduates at Trinity get to run advanced experiments themselves, which is a hands-on experience Filippo credits with boosting his readiness for competitive graduate programs.

With a research publication and his senior year on the horizon, Filippo sees his work as part of a larger effort to reframe addiction from a purely behavioral issue to a neurochemical one—proof that groundbreaking science can happen in an undergraduate lab.

“The beautiful thing about Trinity is that our research facilities are out of this world. The opportunities that I have here, the research that I can do here, you can’t really do at many other undergraduate schools in the world,” Filippo says. “This experience has been life-changing, and it has definitely made my chances of getting into a more competitive Ph.D. program a lot higher, just for the fact that I’m an undergrad who’s going to publish.”

The opportunities that I have here, the research that I can do here, you can’t really do at many other undergraduate schools in the world.

Filippo Gambacorta ’26 uses electrophysiology equipment that was custom-built by Biology Professor Gerard Beaudoin III ’99 for his neuroscience research.

Want To Do Your Own Research?

At Trinity, students can conduct research as early as their first year!

• Work side-by-side with faculty experts on relevant, timely research projects.

• Answer questions and question answers in state-of-the-art facilities.

• Explore an area in depth or discover interdisciplinary connections.

• Conduct research year-round or during the summer.

• Expand your research into a senior thesis or capstone.

• Co-author papers published in leading academic journals.

• Give presentations at state and national conferences.

Learn more about undergraduate research at gotu.us/research.

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16

Most Innovative Schools national liberal arts colleges U.S. News & World Report, 2026

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5K

in awards or stipends for fully funded on-campus research

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10

Best Science Lab Facilities in the nation The Princeton Review, 2026

1K +

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30

Trinity student publications in Coates Library’s online Digital Commons

Undergraduate Research / Creative Projects in the nation

~$5.3M in research and development expenditures in 2023

U.S. News & World Report, 2026

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Tiger Tales From Abroad Every summer, Trinity University’s Study Abroad Office offers an exciting lineup of study abroad programs for students to explore the world while getting ahead on class credits. Check out a few of the places Tigers traveled this past summer!

Costa Rican Ecology Tigers in the global field!

Students in the Costa Rican Ecology program spent four weeks exploring the diversity of Costa Rica’s ecoregions.

Through wildlife surveys, ecological data collection, and the study of local flora, fauna, and cultural elements, they gained hands-on research experience in regions ranging from sea-level rainforests to high-elevation cloud forests and received class credit.

Outside of fieldwork, the students explored the unique Costa Rican cultural character and participated in a service project in the Monteverde area.

Upper-Division Biology Credit

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International Fieldwork Research

Trinity Madrid Summer Program Learning the language by day, exploring the culture by night!

Tigers in the faculty-led Trinity Madrid Summer Program strengthened their language skills while immersing themselves in Spanish culture.

During this four-week program, students learned in the classroom and on field trips to historic sites and museums throughout the day and experienced the city’s culture at night, attending flamenco shows, musical performances, and dining in Spanish restaurants.

Foreign Language Credit in Spanish

Immersive Language Practice

Trinity in Japan Class credit and cultural immersion!

Tigers in the Trinity in Japan program spent six unforgettable weeks exploring breathtaking sites and learning about contemporary Japanese society, business economy, politics, and cultural traditions.

Outside the classroom, students enjoyed local cuisine, karaoke, pop culture, and weekend adventures to historic and natural sites around Tokyo, including a four-day homestay in Minami Sanriku, a coastal town rebuilding after the 2011 tsunami.

6 Credit Hours for East Asian Studies Minor

Upper-Division International Studies & Business Analytics Credit

Envision Your Own Trip Abroad At Trinity, you can study abroad as early as the summer before your sophomore year!

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Study abroad during the fall, spring, summer, or for an entire academic year.

Semester study abroad costs are covered under the Home School Tuition Financial Policy.

Earn credit hours during a semester abroad toward your major(s), minor(s), or other degree requirements.

Gain real-world job experience and earn up to six credit hours through an internship abroad program.

Looking for a short-term opportunity? Enroll in a Beyond the Classroom course to study abroad for just a few weeks during a fall or spring semester.

Learn more about studying abroad at gotu.us/abroad.

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100 +

~300

>35%

Up to

study abroad programs by 15+ providers in 50+ countries

students study abroad each year

of Tigers study abroad

Trinity-sponsored, faculty-led programs

40 + countries explored in 2025

Where Learning Meets Living At Trinity University, we offer our Tigers the resources they need to thrive academically along with a supportive community and vibrant campus where they can feel at home. We promote our students’ total well-being with red-brick, amenity-rich residence halls and robust wellness programs that have earned the University recognition as No. 25 on Best College Dorms and No. 24 on Best Health Services in the nation by The Princeton Review.

A Home Away From Home

The place you’ll call home for four years is also the place you’ll …

Get Involved

Find your people, express yourself, and broaden your perspective …

• Settle into suite-style housing or apartment living.

• Enjoy balconies with skyline views, walk-in closets, spacious floorplans, and regular housekeeping.

• Make friends through themed halls and affinity spaces.

• Nearly 150 student organizations to choose from.

• 30% of students participate in Fraternity and Sorority Life.

• Tigers contribute 120,000+ hours of community service annually.

Student Accessibility Services

SAS provides equal access and equal opportunity by fostering an inclusive environment for all students with disabilities within the Trinity community.

Counseling Services and Mental Health Support

Meet with counselors on campus for free as often as you like or seek support through a remote telehealth option.

Health Services

Receive on-campus, culturally sensitive medical and nursing care across a wide range of needs.

Wellness Programs

Achieve health in fitness, nutrition, sleep, mentoring, financial wellness, and more.

Dining Services

Dig in to a wide variety of on-campus food options, including meal kits and tasty foods for special diets.

Explore Campus

Financial Aid Application Dates

We invite you to visit our historic 125-acre campus overlooking downtown San Antonio’s skyline, where red-brick buildings, native live oaks, and sparkling fountains set the stage for academic discovery and vibrant student life. Experience for yourself why Trinity University is the perfect place to learn and grow.

Trinity In Focus Open House 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Open house for prospective students

Saturday, January 24

Information Sessions and Campus Tours 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

1:50-3:45 p.m.

9:20 a.m.

Saturday, June 27

For prospective and admitted students

Monday-Friday Select Fridays Select Saturdays

Additional afternoon options are available during our Spring Break (March 9-13).

Admitted Tiger Preview Days 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Learn more about these visit options at gotu.us/visit.

Exclusively for admitted students

Saturday, January 24 Monday, February 16 Friday, March 27

Friday, April 10 Friday, April 17

Application Deadlines

APPLICATION DEADLINE

DECISION NOTIFICATION

DEPOSIT DEADLINE

Early Decision I (binding)

Nov. 1

Dec. 1

Jan. 15

Early Action

Nov. 1

Dec. 15

May 1

Early Decision II (binding)

Feb. 1

March 1

March 15

Regular Decision

Feb. 1

March 15

May 1

Apply now at trinity.edu/apply.

To ensure you are considered for the full array of financial resources available, submit the following forms by your admissions application deadline.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Trinity’s school code is 003647. studentaid.gov CSS Profile Trinity’s school code is 6831. cssprofile.collegeboard.org

Apply for Specialized Scholarships Trinity offers these scholarships that require separate applications: • Storer & Tillman Scholarships for Developing Christian Leaders: needbased awards for student servantleaders (December 1 deadline) • Baker Duncan Fine Arts Scholarships: awards for students with special interests in art, debate, and theatre (February 7 deadline) • Music Scholarships: awards for students interested in continuing involvement in vocal or instrumental music (February 20 deadline)

Find more information at gotu.us/financialaid.

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QUICK FACTS Private, undergraduate-focused, residential, co-educational Founded in 1869 5 minutes from San Antonio International Airport

2,423

Located in America’s 7th largest city

undergraduates from 45 states and 53 countries A D M IT T ED S TUDENT P RO FILE Fall 2025 Entry Term

3.8

mean GPA core, unweighted 4.0 scale

31-34

mid 50% ACT mean: 32

9:1 student-to-faculty ratio acre campus located in 125 a residential neighborhood minutes from downtown 5 San Antonio

1370-1490

98% of faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees

mid 50% SAT mean: 1428

11,927 applications

25%

admit rate

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