B+
Very Good
Score: 71/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

Trinity University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 San Antonio, Texas 78212
Trinity University campus, San Antonio, TX
Trinity University campus, San Antonio, TX. Photo: Anh-Viet Dinh \\ Trinity University, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
89/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
B+
80/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B+
71/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,694
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
28%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Trinity University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$71,668
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$55,224
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,954
Median debt at graduation
84%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,416
Average SAT
31
Median ACT
18.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Trinity University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$77,311$98,708+7%#125 of 459#127$24,059
Accounting and Related Services—$96,844+27%#69 of 796#50$23,550
Engineering Science$74,063$86,823-7%#7 of 9#5$21,249
Marketing$55,928$84,347+22%#52 of 516#42$22,541
Finance and Financial Management Services—$81,363-2%#177 of 452#183—
Political Science and Government$27,601$68,934+9%#131 of 565#113$23,953
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$55,887$68,095-21%#110 of 126#107$23,165
Communication and Media Studies$34,589$59,494+6%#179 of 660#147$25,392
Economics$57,482————$20,500
English Language and Literature$25,216————$21,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Trinity University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $283,885
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,556/mo — vs ~$995/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78203 (9.9% cap, San Antonio)

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🏆 Where Trinity University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
of 19 schools
#7
Engineering Science
of 16 schools
#15
Mass Communication/Media Studies
of 94 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $50,712 $50,712
Room $8,952
Board $5,520
Total Cost (On-Campus) $68,224 $68,224

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
17%
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,694
Total Students
54%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 25%
Black 4%
Asian 8%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Trinity University?
Trinity University has an acceptance rate of 28%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Trinity University?
Tuition at Trinity University is $50,712 for in-state students and $50,712 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Trinity University?
The graduation rate at Trinity University is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Trinity University a good school?
Trinity University has a Repit College Score of 71/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Trinity University?
Trinity University has a total enrollment of 2,694 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology