Trinity College
Liberal arts college · Hartford, CT · 2,146 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
29%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1298–1470
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Average net price
$37,004
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$91,994
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Trinity College?
Trinity College accepts about 29 of every 100 applicants (29%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1298 and 1470 on the SAT. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1298, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–34.
The latest federal data says Trinity College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Trinity College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Trinity College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $91,994 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $37,004 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $73,590 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$73,590
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$73,590
- Room & board$19,650
- Total cost of attendance$91,994
- Average net price after grants$37,004
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Public Administration & Social Work.
Trinity College FAQ
- What is Trinity College's acceptance rate?
- 29% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Trinity College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1298–1470. Aim for 1470 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Trinity College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–34.
- Is Trinity College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Trinity College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Trinity College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Trinity College cost?
- About $91,994 a year before aid; $37,004 on average after grants.
- What is Trinity College's FAFSA school code?
- 001414. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Trinity College receives your information.
- What is Trinity College's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Trinity College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT | 33% | 1260–1390 | $49,906 | 85% |
| Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT | 37% | 1350–1500 | $35,960 | 82% |
| Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton, MS | 29% | — | $21,034 | 64% |
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | 29% | 1310–1470 | $50,021 | 85% |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | 29% | — | $13,866 | 87% |
| Cal Poly San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | 31% | — | $18,832 | 87% |