Trinity University Admission
Acceptance Rate
25.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.06%
Freshmen Enrollment
650
SAT Scores
1,405
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 12,506 students have applied and 3,241 students have allowed to admit to Trinity University (Acceptance rate: 25.92%). Trinity's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.06 % where 650 students have finally enrolled out of 3,241 admitted students.
Trinity acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Williams College and Claremont McKenna College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 10.17%).
Trinity enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 46.32%).
How to Apply to Trinity University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Trinity.
| Admission | https://new.trinity.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://new.trinity.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://inside.trinity.edu/student-financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://trinity.edu/directory/departments-offices/student-financial-services/tuition-fees |
| Disability Service | https://trinity.edu/directory/departments-offices/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Trinity and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Trinity University is 1,405 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Trinity University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,522). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity University | 1,405 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,522 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Trinity University, 186 students submitted SAT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,405 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 710 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 660 | 695 | 750 |
| Total | 1,340 | 1,405 | 1,500 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Trinity University, 89 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 29 | 32 |
Trinity Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Trinity University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |