BRINGS LEARNING TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY
BRINGS LEARNING TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY
SEE YOURSELF Here
While there is no typical Trinity student, those who thrive in our urban liberal arts environment are eager to answer questions and question answers.
as of June 1, 2025
CLASS OF 2029 ADMISSIONS PROFILE Middle 50% of admitted students: ACT 31-34 SAT 1370-1490 GPA (unweighted core 4.0 scale)
11,902 admit rate 25% first-year students (2,581 total undergrad students) 617 of admitted students were SAT/ACT optional 43% of enrolled students are first-generation 11%
3.7-4.0 applications
CONSTANTLY CURIOUS. DRIVEN BY EXPERIENCES.
Our journey: Boundless
At Trinity University, we’re fiercely dedicated to our core values: Enduring Excellence | Intentional Inclusion | Perpetual Discovery
There’s an energy at Trinity that you can feel. The University community transforms theory into practice, inquiry into knowledge, and learning into a lifelong pursuit—all while supporting, equipping, and emboldening graduates to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
SEE FOR Yourself
Daily Explorations
CAMPUS TOURS & INFO SESSIONS
Most weekdays year-round and on select Saturdays during the academic year
Open House Events
TRINITY IN FOCUS
Select Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
September 27, 2025 November 15, 2025 January 24, 2026
Schedule your visit at gotu.us/visit.
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
EXPLORE
A RICH HERITAGE
Visit historic locales such as the Alamo and the San Antonio Mission National Historical Park, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and enjoy bike and kayaking trails along the San Antonio River.
EAT TACOS FOR BREAKFAST
Discover the magic of San Antonio’s thriving, vibrant food scene, starting with a South Texas staple: the breakfast taco.
WALK ALONG THE RIVER
Exclusively for Admitted Students
TIGER PREVIEW DAYS
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
DAILY VISITS
Most weekdays and select Saturdays
December 1, 2025-May 1, 2026
The San Antonio River Walk is famous for its colorful river taxis, festive sidewalk cafes, and cultural art installations.
DISCOVER A PEARL
A lush, 22-acre district of locally owned shops and restaurants, The Pearl—a can’t-miss cultural destination with a South Texas personality—is only a mile south of Trinity’s campus.
SEE YOUR INVESTMENT, AND YOUR RETURN
THE OF A TRINITY EDUCATION Value
When you say “Yes” to investing in a Trinity education, we say “Yes” to investing in you!
Trinity University is a small, tight-knit environment with big-time financial resources. Through proactive stewardship of our $1.8B endowment, Trinity creates an unparalleled student experience that extends to and through graduation.
WHAT DOES THIS INVESTMENT LOOK LIKE?
• Generous scholarship and aid packages
• Dedicated, acclaimed faculty and caring, encouraging staff
• Hands-on opportunities in research, internships, study abroad, and service learning all from a modern campus with state-of-the-art amenities and robust academic and wellness support.
Numbers
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Includes: residence hall, meal plan, books, supplies, transportation, etc.
Tuition & Fees
$56,496
$15,402 Living Expenses
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
$2,400 Indirect Expenses
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,298
All qualified entering and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships based on academic merit. No additional application needed.
Trinity Tower Scholarships
Select first-year students admitted under Early Decision I or Early Action are invited to compete for one of our full-tuition scholarships.
Murchison, Trustees’, President’s, and Dean’s Scholarships & Trinity Tiger Award Annual award ranging from $12,000 to $33,000
International Student Scholarship Annual award ranging from $10,000 to $33,000
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
Trinity University strives to remove as many financial barriers as possible. That’s why Trinity works with every individual student to find the right financial aid solution. Financial aid comes in forms beyond scholarships at Trinity, including grants, loans, and student employment.
APPLYING FOR AID
To be considered for need-based financial aid, applicants should complete the FAFSA and the CSS Profile by their admissions application deadline. Explore Scholarship and Financial Aid options gotu.us/FinancialAid
FAFSA
Available October 1
Trinity’s FAFSA code:
of students graduate with NO Debt (compared to a 30% national average)
CSS PROFILE
Available October 1
Trinity’s CSS Profile code:
SPECIALIZED SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply for these additional competitive scholarships, which each carry unique deadlines.
Semmes Distinguished Scholar Award
Full-tuition scholarship and $5,000 research stipend for STEM majors
Deadline: November 6, 2025
Storer & Tillman Scholarship for Developing Christian Leaders: Need-based award for student servant-leaders
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Baker Duncan Fine Arts Scholarships Awards for students with special interests in art, debate, and theatre
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Music Scholarships
Awards for students who have interest in continuing involvement in the vocal or instrumental arts
Deadline: February 20, 2026
National Merit Scholarship Award for National Merit Finalists who designate Trinity University as their first-choice college
Deadline: May 31, 2026
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
• African American Studies
• Ancient Mediterranean Studies
• Architectural Studies
• Art
• Art History
• Arts, Letters, and Enterprise
• Classical Languages
• Comparative Literature
• Creative Writing
• English
• Ethics
• Film Studies
• French Studies
• German Studies
• Global Latinx Studies
• Greek
• History
• Human Communication
• Latin
• Logic and Philosophy of Cognition
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Museum Studies
• Music
• Music Composition
• Music Performance
• New Media
• Philosophy
• Religion
• Russian
• Spanish
• Studio Art
• Theatre
• Women’s and Gender Studies
D.R. SEMMES SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
• Astronomy
• Biochemistry
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biology
• Biomathematics
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth and Environmental Geosciences
• Engineering Science
• Mathematical Finance
Many majors in the School of Arts and Humanities have significant interdisciplinary components!
Programs such as Architectural Studies and Museum Studies have requirements in the Michael Neidorff School of Business.
Programs in music and languages can often be paired with courses in business and education.
Yes, Trinity has pre-med!
Layer the pre-med advising program on top of any major at Trinity, from biology to business to religion and everything in between. In fact, ~90% of Trinity pre-med students with a GPA of 3.6 or above are admitted to medical school, including some of the top schools in the nation.
• Mathematics
• Neuroscience
• Physics
• Psychology
See next page for additional offerings.
Trinity Students’ TOP INTERESTS
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
• American Intercultural Studies
• Anthropology
• Communication
• East Asian Studies
• Economics
• Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Studies
• International Studies
• Linguistics
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Strategic Communication
• Urban Studies
Do you love it? Teach it! Trinity’s Master of Arts in Teaching—a year-long program to earn a master’s degree and teaching certification—includes a full-year internship under the guidance of a mentor teacher in one of Trinity’s Professional Development Schools.
Trinity’s Pre-Law Advising Program helps prepare students to enter law school after graduation. Layer the pre-law program on top of any course of study at Trinity, connect with a dedicated adviser, and engage with opportunities like our nationally relevant debate program.
83% of law school applicants who graduated from Trinity were admitted.
MICHAEL NEIDORFF SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Administration Legal Studies
• Business Analytics
• Data Science
• Finance
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
Master the profession, and master the exam.
• Marketing
• Sport Management
• Sustainable Business and ESG Strategy
Trinity’s five-year accounting program allows students to earn a B.S. and an M.S. in accounting while also sitting for the CPA exam. Good thing, too: Trinity’s M.S. in accounting graduates have a 100% job placement rate.
INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVENTURES:
With Trinity’s interdisciplinary second major, you can create your own double major combining academic interests and passions. Students have created courses of study in social entrepreneurship, music business, and much more!
Explore Your Passions
All students can take courses from all Schools, no matter your primary course of study.
THROUGH THE PATHWAYS CURRICULUM, BEFORE CHOOSING YOUR PATH. AND COUNTLESS PATHS.
LEAN ON YOUR
Support System
At Trinity, we focus on your total well-being, providing holistic academic support services, mental health resources, and wellness programs.
Counseling Services and Mental Health Support
O n-campus support and a remote telehealth option
Health Services
O n-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
Discover Your Mentor
Trinity’s acclaimed faculty are dedicated to developing partnerships with students that can last a lifetime.
FIND ACADEMIC SUPPORT
9:1 98%
student-to-faculty ratio of full-time faculty hold Ph.D.s or terminal degrees
Trinity professors bring in nationally recognized research projects and help connect students with career opportunities. With accessible office hours and exactly ZERO teaching assistants, faculty are profoundly dedicated to the student experience.
Connect with a network of skilled advisers, specialized staff, and peer tutors.
Academic Advising
Use your academic adviser to help you:
• Explore opportunities, identify goals, plan your degree program, and navigate your academic experience.
• Learn from faculty with career experience in their fields.
• Chart your journey through the Pathways Curriculum to bolster your perspective and strengthen your skills.
Professional Tutoring
Connect with academic expertise through:
• Writing Center
All writing skill levels. All stages of the writing process. All writing tasks. One Writing Center. (Even en Español!)
• QRS Center
Drop in for help with quantitative work and problem solving across multiple disciplines, not just STEM.
• Departmental Tutoring
• Supplemental One-on-One Tutoring
Academic Coaching
Improve academic skills and performance in personalized, one-on-one meetings with a professional academic coach.
Student Accessibility Services
S AS provides equal access and equal opportunity by fostering an inclusive environment for all students with disabilities within the Trinity community.
PLAY HARD
25 Top NCAA DIII Athletic Program
#1 SCAC team for 14 consecutive years
50% of Trinity students engage in sports or recreation
Pickleball is life.
Meet your fitness goals in the Bell Athletic Center, home to two performance gymnasiums, Hixon Natatorium, and various other facilities for physical fitness.
HOME AWAY FROM Home
As a residential campus with a variety of living options, the place you’ll call home for four years is also the place you’ll:
Settle into suite-style housing or apartment living
Enjoy balconies, walk-in closets, spacious floorplans and regular housekeeping
Make friends through themed halls and affinity spaces
LEARN ON Campus
With nearly 150 student organizations, Trinity’s campus is the perfect place to explore:
Miller Hall floorplan example
San Antonio LEARN IN
The fourth fastest-growing city in the nation, this multicultural hub promises:
A gateway to national and international experiences, especially those in Latin and South America
Dynamic, sustained growth in tech, medical, and entrepreneurship fields that create opportunities for jobs and community connection
A direct connection to the city through Trinity-sponsored internship programs
A network of 6,700+ alumni (out of 40,000 nationally) who love San Antonio so much they now call it home!
Greek Life
Local chapters, lifelong bonds
30% of students participate in Fraternity and Sorority Life Service and Volunteering
From student government to volunteer action groups to campus journalism
120,000+ hours of community service annually
Community and Culture
Come together, express yourself, and broaden your perspective
MAJOR DECLARATION
Choosing a major is a major moment, and your academic experience helps you make meaning in the world
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Dedicated faculty mentors open doors of discovery in partnership with undergraduates
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Experience education first-hand through internships, service-learning, corporate partnerships, and more
STUDY ABROAD
Engage with a world of international opportunities—some faculty-led— during summers and semesters
98% positive outcomes rate for recent graduates
This means that 98% of recent undergraduates were employed, accepted to graduate school, or engaged in volunteer-oriented service within six months of graduation.
...AND IT’S THE DESTINATION THAT’S worth it.
Top Destinations
Employers:
• Action Behavior Centers
• Bank of America
• Dell Technologies
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• H-E-B Corporate
• Mendez Engineering
• Trinity University
• USAA
• Valero for the Trinity University Class of 2024
Graduate schools:
• Baylor College of Medicine
• Rice University
• Texas A&M University, College Station
• The University of Texas at Austin
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Trinity University
• Tulane University
• University of Houston
• UT Health San Antonio
APPLY EARLY, KNOW EARLY*
Applying Early Decision will help you stand out in the hundreds as compared to the thousands of applicants in Early Action or Regular Decision. Plus, being admitted under Early Decision means you can fully enjoy your senior year knowing you are officially a Trinity Tiger!
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Decision I (binding)
Early Action
Early Decision II (binding)
Regular Decision
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*AND THAT GOES FOR YOUR FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATE, TOO!
To better assess the net cost and value of your education at Trinity, the University can provide an early financial aid estimate prior to submitting your Early Decision application. Find out more at gotu.us/EarlyDecision.
Admissions interviews are highly recommended and available in person and virtually. Schedule yours by your selected application deadline at gotu.us/interviews.
It’s FREE to apply, and there’s NO supplemental essay! www.trinity.edu/apply
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