The acceptance rate at Trinity is 34%. It ranks #4 in Texas and #107 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Trinity is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 3,158 out of 9,394 applicants were admitted.
The school has very high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 15 percent (SAT 1250/1420 ACT 28/32). Trinity University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average weighted GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Trinity application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 1.
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Trinity University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 630 |
SAT Math 25th | 620 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1250 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
SAT Math 75th | 710 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1420 |
Average SAT Score | 1340
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Trinity University?
Trinity University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 18 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1250 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1160. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1340 out of 1600. Trinity ranks #5 in Texas and #94 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. 51 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEngage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.
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ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 27 |
ACT Math 25th | 26 |
ACT Composite 25th | 28 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
ACT Math 75th | 30 |
ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
Average ACT Score | 30
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What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Trinity?
Admission data indicates that Trinity regularly accepts students with ACT's of 28 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 12 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 26 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in Texas and #98 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 49 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Trinity University.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classWhat GPA do you need to get into Trinity University?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Trinity. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Trinity University was 3.68 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in Texas for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Trinity will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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51% of Trinity University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 51% |
Top 25% of class | 84% |
Top 50% of class | 98% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 5,424 | 3,970 | 9,394 |
Accepted | 1,724 | 1,434 | 3,158 |
Acceptance Rate | 32% | 36% | 34% |
Enrolled | 321 | 313 | 634 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 22% | 20% |
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.
The cost for prospective students to apply to Trinity University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
What are the requirements for admission to Trinity University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229267 IPEDS survey data for Trinity University.
51% of students submit their SAT scores to Trinity. 49% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
34% of those who apply are granted admission to Trinity. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1250 and 1420. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 32. 49% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.