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1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212

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Trinity University School Description

Trinity University is an independent co-educational university whose mission is excellence in the interrelated areas of teaching, research, and service. Trinity seeks to provide broad and intensive educational opportunities primarily to undergraduates in liberal arts and sciences, and in selected professional and pre-professional fields. It also offers a small number of selected high quality graduate programs.

Trinity University is dedicated to creating a superior intellectual environment by: recruiting, developing and retaining outstanding faculty members dedicated to teaching, to scholarship and creative endeavor, and to service to the University and its community; identifying, and attracting talented and highly motivated students to its predominantly full-time, residential student body; and providing a supportive and challenging experience wherein students, faculty, and staff can realize the potential of their abilities and engage their responsibilities to others. Trinity respects its historic ties to the Presbyterian Church, with which it continues to have a covenant relationship.

The Trinity University experience includes student learning and life beyond the classroom. There is nothing passive or accidental about being a Trinity student. Students live here, dine here, study here, worship here, and socialize here. From the first year to the last, Trinity students thrive in an environment of growth, independence, experience, and leadership that equips them to take on the world outside Trinity. Look at our community: Active, vibrant, and intentional. It's no accident.

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Trinity University

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Trinity University is an independent, primarily undergraduate, university in San Antonio, Texas.

History

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).

Under the leadership of Dr. James W. Laurie, the university’s 14th president, Trinity took advantage of its new location in a rapidly growing major urban center to grow in academic stature. Dr. Laurie was responsible for drastically increasing Trinity’s endowment. This allowed it to construct a new, modern campus in its “University on the Hill” location and to increase the quality and range of its faculty while maintaining an extremely high faculty to student ratio. This in turn allowed Trinity to be more selective in student recruitment. This work was continued by Laurie’s successor Ronald Calgaard. Current president John R. Brazil has focused 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 January 23, 2009, the Campaign had raised US $191.6 million. On January 23, 2009 it was announced that Dr. Brazil will retire as Trinity's President in January 2010. That same day he was awarded Trinity's Distinguished Service Award, Trinity's most prestigious honor, by the Board of Trustees.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Tigers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,454
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 25,022
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Trinity University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Trinity University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 64%
Other 16%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 6%
African-American 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 65%
Out-of-State 35%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 65%
California 4%
New Mexico 2%
Louisiana 1%
Washington 1%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 70%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

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)

Trinity University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 25,022    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 24,864    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 158    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,709 9%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 4,083 21%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 8,435 90%  
Student Loans:
 $ 7,643 44%  
Any Aid:
   91%  

Trinity University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 52% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 67%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 610
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 690, Math: 690
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 29%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 31, Verbal: 32, Math: 31

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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 on Trinity University

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ryan
ryan

Question: Should I choose Occidental in L.A. or Trinity in San Antonio?

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??
32 months ago
David W
David W

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.
disneydiva55
disneyd...

Question: 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?
33 months ago
masolini p
masol...

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.

Photos

  • "Large Interior Form," a sculpture on Trinity's Coates Esplanade
    "Large Interior Form," a sculpture on Trinity's Coates Esplanade [source]
  • The Mural inside the Coates Library is a familiar sight to many students.
    The Mural inside the Coates Library is a familiar sight to many students. [source]
  • Trinity's Bell Center serves as the hub of athletic activity on campus
    Trinity's Bell Center serves as the hub of athletic activity on campus [source]
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    Trinity University [source]
  • Tigers athletics logo
    Tigers athletics logo [source]
  • Men's football team, 1915
    Men's football team, 1915 [source]
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    Trinity University [source]

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