# Trinity College

Hartford, CT. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/trinity-college

Trinity College is a private nonprofit college in Hartford, CT with 2,146 undergraduates. It admits 29% of applicants, and admitted students average 1415 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,004 per year ($7,222 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $103,089 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 29% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,396 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,144 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 658–740 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 640–730 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 30–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $91,994 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $37,004 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,222 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,900 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,524 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,009 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $49,941 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,146 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 83% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $103,089 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,000 (FY2024) |

## What Trinity College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Trinity College's acceptance rate?**

Trinity College admits 29% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Trinity College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 658–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 640–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1415.

**What ACT score do you need for Trinity College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–34.

**Is Trinity College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Trinity College?**

In Fall 2023, 6,396 students applied to Trinity College and 2,144 were admitted; 579 enrolled.

**Does Trinity College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Trinity College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Trinity College require an essay?**

Trinity College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Trinity College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $91,994 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,004.

**What is Trinity College's graduation rate?**

83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 130590. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology