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Trinity Washington University

125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

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Main building, designed by Edwin Forrest Durang.
Main building, designed by Edwin Forrest Durang.
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Trinity Washington University School Description

Each year, Trinity's three schools enroll more than 1,600 women and men of all ages from across the country and around the world. Nearly 3,000 teachers enroll annually in Trinity's Professional Development Workshops.

Trinity's faculty includes 55 full-time faculty; 100% of whom have earned doctorate or equivalent degrees.

Trinity is home to several prestigious centers of academic distinction, including the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence, and the Haiti Project.

Trinity's facilities are housed in eight buildings, including a library with state-of-the-art information and knowledge access, science laboratory, computer center, an art gallery and studios, music practice rooms and four residence halls. In 2003, Trinity opened the Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports, a $20 million state-of-the-art athletic facility.

Trinity offers an honors program, leadership forums, study abroad options and internships for academic credit. Academic skills are enhanced through the Academic Support and Career Services Center, Academic Computing Center, Writing Center and Math and Science Tutorial Program. Students have access to nearly 20,000 courses through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Trinity students take advantage of a variety of professional internship opportunities throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Recent internship sites include the White House, Congressional offices, Children's Defense Fund, the Washington Mystics, Black Entertainment Television, Cable News Network, The National Zoo and Department of State.
Career Programs

Trinity offers comprehensive career planning services, internship opportunities, and Alumnae Career Network through the Academic Support and Career Services Center.
Athletics

Trinity is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III. Students compete at the varsity level in basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball, and enjoy a variety of intramural sports. The Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports, a state-of-the-art athletic facility with a pool, gymnasium and fitness center opened in 2003.
Student Life

More than 25 student organizations, including three publications, Film Club, Psychology Club, Black Student Alliance, and Women in Math, Science and Engineering. Students are involved in community service projects, and take full advantage of Washington, D.C. Students live and learn according to an Honor System. Campus Ministry serves students of all faiths.
Honor Societies

Trinity is proud to be among the 10% of the nation's colleges and universities to be granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa - the nation's oldest academic honor society. Trinity's Chapter was established in 1971. Trinity has chapters of other national honor societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda (adult learners), Beta Kappa Chi (math and science), Lambda Pi Eta (communication), Psi Chi (psychology), and Pi Sigma Alpha (political science).

Trinity was founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame as a Catholic liberal arts college for women. Today, Trinity continues the founders' commitment to offer students of all faiths a quality academic program, a value-centered education, and a focus on the intellectual development of each student. Trinity offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs for students of all ages, with a special emphasis on women's education in the College of Arts and Sciences, and professional development in the coeducational School of Professional Studies and School of Education. On September 10, 2004, Trinity became a university.
Affilated Programs

Trinity also educates thousands of students each year through its non-degree and affiliated programs, including Professional Development Workshops for teachers, Upward Bound and Education for Parish Service. In addition, the Pan American Symphony Orchestra is in residence at Trinity.

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Trinity Washington University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Trinity Washington University, founded in 1897 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is a Roman Catholic university located in Washington, D.C. across from Catholic University of America and the Dominican House of Studies. Although it has been a university since September 10, 2004, Trinity's College of Arts & Sciences undergraduate program maintains its original status as a liberal arts women's college. Men are accepted into the School of Education and the School of Professional Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Campus

Main Hall

Main Hall houses most of the classrooms, faculty offices and administrative offices on campus, as well as the University's art gallery, auditorium, and Admissions Office.

Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports

The Trinity Center for Women and Girls in Sports is an athletic, recreational and educational complex located in the heart of Trinity's campus. (Also see 'Athletics Facilities' below).

Sister Helen Sheehan Library

The Sister Helen Sheehan Library is a library that includes more than 200,000 volumes.

Science Building

Trinity's Science Building houses all of the university's science and mathematics classrooms, laboratories and science faculty offices.

Alumnae Hall

Alumnae Hall serves as the university's dining hall where buffet-style meals are served. Alumnae Hall also houses the offices for the International Affairs program

Cuvilly Hall

Cuvilly Hall is a residence hall for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Kerby Hall

Kerby is a residence hall for all first-year students and some sophomores.

Notre Dame Chapel

Notre Dame Chapel hosts many of Trinity's traditions, including Academic Convocation, Freshman Medal Ceremony, Cap and Gown Mass and Baccalaureate Mass. The Chapel hosted the Pope during his 1979 visit to the United States. Notre Dame Chapel was built in 1924 and won a national architecture award for ecclesiastical architecture. The chapel was restored in 1997.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
930
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
88%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,807
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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Trinity Washington University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Trinity Washington University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 88%
Part-Time 12%
Men vs. Women
Women 98%
Men 2%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 62%
Other 22%
Caucasian 8%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 50%
In-State 50%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
District of Columbia 50%
Maryland 33%
Virginia 5%
New York 4%
Massachusetts 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 21%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Trinity Washington University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 18,807    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 18,250    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 557    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,471 58%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,247 31%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 7,403 95%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,087 80%  
Any Aid:
   98%  

Trinity Washington University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 75% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

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  • Main building, designed by Edwin Forrest Durang.
    Main building, designed by Edwin Forrest Durang. [source]
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