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Trinity College

Hartford, CT 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate36%

About Trinity Bantams

Trinity College Overview

Trinity College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Hartford, Connecticut. Trinity Bantams was founded in 1823 and now enrolls around 2,241 students a year, including 2,200 undergrads. Trinity Bantams offers on-campus housing for up to 1,900 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 85% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Trinity Bantams! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Trinity Bantams's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Trinity Bantams students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Trinity Bantams has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Trinity Bantams has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Trinity Bantams on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Trinity Bantams on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! January 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by April 1.

2021 Trinity Bantams Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate 36%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 60%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 18%
Tuition $58,610
Percent of Need Met 100%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package $50,612

Is Trinity Bantams a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Trinity Bantams offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Trinity Bantams Acceptance Rate 2021

It is extremely difficult to get into Trinity Bantams. Trinity Bantams admitted 36% of all applicants in 2021. In 2021, just 2,145 out of the 5,952 students who applied were accepted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Trinity Bantams

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Trinity Bantams, around 90% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 82% of students who started at Trinity Bantams earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Trinity Bantams Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 77% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Trinity Bantams directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Trinity Bantams's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Trinity Bantams's endowment was valued at $551.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $61,087 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Trinity Bantams

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Trinity Bantams meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Trinity Bantams full-time are awarded $50,612 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $30,893 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Trinity Bantams. Based on this information, how does Trinity Bantams sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Trinity Bantams a good school for you?

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Where is Trinity Bantams?

Trinity Bantams is located in the urban setting of Hartford, Connecticut.

If you want to see Trinity Bantams for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Hartford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Trinity Bantams and Hartford are like without leaving home.

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College Info

300 Summit Street Hartford, CT 6106

Campus Setting: Urban

Trinity Bantams Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 17

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Trinity Bantams is Jan 17.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Trinity Bantams is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Trinity Bantams SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1300 - 1470

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Math SAT Range

640 - 750

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Reading SAT Range

660 - 720

Trinity Bantams Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$85,410

In State

$85,410

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$64,430
$64,430
Fees
$2,990
$2,990
Housing
$17,990
$17,990
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Trinity Bantams is like? There are approximately 2,205 students enrolled at Trinity Bantams, including 2,167 undergraduate students and 38 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 19% percent are from CT and 81% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

19%

In State

81%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,205

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

36%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$67,420

Out-of-State

$67,420

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 17
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