Overview
Enrollment
Located in Angola, Indiana, approximately 45 miles north of Fort Wayne, Trine University is a private institution situated on a 450-acre campus characterized by its mix of historic and modern facilities. Originally founded in 1884 as Tri-State Normal College, the university adopted its current name in 2008 to honor trustees Ralph and Sheri Trine. The institution maintains a focus on engineering, business, and health sciences programs, with the College of Engineering and Business being particularly prominent in the region. Students reside primarily in six campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Thunder, participating in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Trine University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Trine University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#758 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#491 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#67 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1240 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,010 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $12,250 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,560 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 30% |
| Business | 19% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Engineering Technology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152567 IPEDS survey data for Trine University.
Current students may use the Trine University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025