| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Tigers |
Trinity University is an independent, primarily undergraduate, university in San Antonio, Texas.
Trinity was founded in 1869 by Cumberland Presbyterians in Tehuacana, Texas. The school was formed from the remnants of three small Cumberland Presbyterian colleges that had failed during the American Civil War. Feeling that the school needed the support of a larger community, the university moved in 1902 to Waxahachie, Texas. In 1906, the university, along with many Cumberland Presbyterian churches, affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.
In 1942, the Methodist-affiliated University of San Antonio was failing. Trinity was solicited by community leaders in San Antonio who wished to maintain a Protestant-related college in the city. The university left Waxahachie and took over the campus and alumni of the University of San Antonio. The old Waxahachie campus is currently home to Southwestern Assemblies of God University. In 1945, the school acquired a former limestone quarry for a new campus. Texas architect O'Neil Ford was hired to design a master plan and many of the buildings. Construction began in 1950, and the current campus opened in 1952. Since 1969, Trinity has been governed by an independent board of trustees and has maintained a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Trinity's academic reputation underwent a startling transformation under the direction of university president Ronald K. Calgaard (1979-1999). Calgaard oversaw numerous changes which improved the school's quality of faculty, facilities, and resources. Admissions criteria and academic standards were also tightened during this period. Current president John R. Brazil (1999-) has continued the work started by Calgaard, with special focus on replacing outdated campus buildings and improving the school's financial resources. The "Campaign for Trinity University," which launched in September 2005, seeks to raise US $200 million for a variety of purposes. As of April, 2008, the Campaign had raised US $152.4 million.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 70% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) Track (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 21,582 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,432 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 150 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,062 | 13% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,873 | 21% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,705 | 86% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,546 | 34% | |
Any Aid: |
91% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 63% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 72% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 610 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 690, Math: 690 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 26% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 26, Math: 25 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 30, Verbal: 32, Math: 29 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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So I am very torn between two colleges, Occidental College is in L.A. and Trinity University is in San Antonio. I like both of them a lot, so anyone who knows anything about both of them... which one would you choose??
14 months ago
Best Answer
Both are good schools. Decide where you want to spend the time - in massive LA or mid-size San Antonio. I think a lot of Trinity.
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is trinity college a good college?
trinity college, connecticut. is it good for a person with a 3.6 average? do you think i will get accepted? do they have a cheerleading program? do you have to be able to tumble? i have many questions, answer as many as you can. thanks. sorry for any typographical errors.
would i need any specially requirements to get in? is the campus and surrounding area nice?
14 months ago
Best Answer
I work there, and I haven't seen any cheerleaders, they have a lacrosse team and I think sports teams, but no cheerleaders.
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