DISCOVER. GROW. BECOME.
Trinity’s rigorous coursework will hone your skills and empower you with knowledge and insight. If you’re like many of our students who have multiple interests, you may choose to double major and/ or minor, and you can even create your own unique second major. Our flexible Pathways curriculum opens doors to new pursuits by offering a taste of many different fields and by providing context for everything you learn.
Choose your own path MAJOR Accounting African American Studies American Intercultural Studies Ancient Mediterranean Studies Anthropology Applied Chemistry Architectural Studies Art Art and Art History Art History Arts, Letters, and Enterprise Astronomy Biochemistry Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Biomathematics Business Administration Business Administration Legal Studies Business Analytics and Technology Chemistry Chinese Chinese Studies Classical Languages Classical Studies Communication Communication Management Comparative Literature Computer Science Creative Writing Earth Systems Science East Asian Studies Economics Education Engineering Science English Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Ethics Film Studies Finance
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MAJOR French Geosciences German German Studies Global Latinx Studies Greek Health Care Administration History History of Philosophy Human Communication International Business International Studies Latin Linguistics Logic and Philosophy of Cognition Management Information Systems Mathematical Finance Mathematics Medieval Renaissance Studies Music Music Composition Music Performance Neuroscience New Media Philosophy Philosophy of Art Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Scientific Computing Sociology Spanish Sport Management Studio Art Teaching Theatre Urban Studies Women’s and Gender Studies
an option to create your own major MINOR
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
DOING enhances the knowledge and skills you acquire in the classroom At Trinity you’ll be connected to an abundance of real-world experiences that will add depth to your education and your résumé. Opportunities to try out careers, conduct research, lead others, serve the community, and perform on stage often begin in your very first year on campus.
INTERN at a startup in Madrid, Spain at one of the Big Four accounting firms at the San Antonio Spurs
PERFORM with the opera workshop in Taipei with the San Antonio Symphony with the First Time Offenders—our improv comedy troupe
RESEARCH nanoparticles ancient Roman architecture eating disorders among adolescents
LEAD your favorite student club the Student Government Association new students as a Resident Assistant or member of the Orientation Team
VOLUNTEER at Habitat for Humanity at an animal shelter at an elementary school tutoring 4th graders
PRODUCE a new show for TigerTV a play for the Stieren mainstage an exhibit for the Neidorff Art Gallery a column for the Trinitonian
FA C U LT Y
9:1 student-to-
faculty ratio 97% hold doctoral or terminal degrees
Collaborate with some of the best minds in the country
0 classes
taught by TAs
Small classes allow Trinity professors to mentor you and—even better—to get to know you as an individual. That’s especially powerful because our faculty is made up of truly accomplished scholars, artists, and scientists who enliven their teaching with their own research and scholarly work, as well as with the latest developments in their fields.
#37
liberal arts institution and #100 college in the nation The Wall Street Journal/ Times Higher Education
TRINITY STUDENTS
Meet your future lifelong friends Trinity attracts energetic, gifted, and friendly students like you from every corner of the country—and the world.
82% live on campus
2,480 undergraduates
53% play intramural sports
What will you do with a Trinity degree? Trinity alumni are innovators and entrepreneurs, thinkers and doers. They attend top graduate
80% are involved
schools, start businesses, direct government programs, patent new technologies, engineer design systems, and run hospitals
in Trinitysponsored community service
and corporations. Whatever your future goals are, a Trinity education—rooted in the liberal arts with a perfect combination of theory and application—will get you there, and your Trinity
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LIVING ON CAMPUS
A visible sense of community Living on campus makes it easy to settle into college life and the close-knit Trinity community. This environment provides ready access to professors,
RESIDENCE H ALL AMENITIES
activities, events, and your Resident Assistant—this upper-class leader, who will live on your floor, eases the transition to campus life, and guides you from New Student Orientation through class registration and on to the end of your first year. All of Trinity’s residence hall rooms are suite-style with semi-private bathrooms, outdoor space, large closets, and a housekeeping service. That means you’re guaranteed a comfortable, modern, roomy place to study, sleep, and hang out.
modern and spacious walk-in closets bi-weekly housekeeping service outdoor spaces suite-style semi-private bathroom
Apartment-Style Living City Vista Apartments
Residence Hall Living 16 Residence Halls 5 Living-Learning Communities
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Cultural festivals, celebrations, and traditions
It is ridiculously easy to get involved outside the classroom. You will be invited to join in a multitude of Trinity’s campus activities and clubs, giving you opportunities to bond with classmates over common interests, serve the community, celebrate different cultures, take on leadership roles, and exercise your talents, your muscles, and your brain.
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campus radio station
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service, special interest, social, political, spiritual, cultural, and academic student organizations
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guest lecturers
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fraternities
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student-run television station
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student-run campus publications
7
sororities
4
mainstage +
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student theatre productions
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music ensembles
Boundless examples of #TigerPride at Trinity’s athletic events
SAN ANTONIO
Living in San Antonio The nation’s 7th largest city
San Antonio’s laid-back and warm environment (in both climate and attitude) makes it a pleasure to explore. Trinity’s location in a residential neighborhood just minutes from downtown is ideal for taking advantage of the city’s many options for fun, relaxation, internships, and jobs. Drive just an hour or two, and you’ll discover even more great places in the Texas Hill Country, Austin, and on Gulf Coast beaches.
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ATHLETICS
From high-level competition to recreational fun Trinity varsity athletes regularly earn Academic All-American honors. They also routinely win games, conference titles, and even NCAA Division III championships. But if you’re looking for a little less intense competition, there are plenty of opportunities through our club sports teams and popular intramural programs. What’s more, you’ll have outstanding facilities for workouts and pick-up games, and you can enjoy the great outdoors on student-led adventures in Texas and around the country.
10 club sports cycling, equestrian, fencing, lacrosse, racquetball, tennis, trap and skeet, Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, and women’s water polo.
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sand volleyball courts
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basketball courts
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swimming pools
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outdoor recreation trips
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tennis courts
18 varsity sports MEN’S baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field
WOMEN’S basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball
25% participate in varsity athletics
Bell Athletic Center renovations include a new strength performance center and a new fitness center.
Students have studied in 40+ countries on 6 continents
GLOBAL EDUCATION
Engage with the world Study in another country. Take a class in Spanish Business Practices that’s actually taught in Spanish. Live and learn with international students. Immerse yourself in a foreign language. Trinity prepares you to flourish in the global economy. The Trinity Diversity Connection sponsors celebrations and activities highlighting cultures around the world. Trinity uses a centralized tuition model for students studying abroad. Innovative international academic programs allow students to apply their language skills in a broad range of subjects, or to focus their education on the Pacific Rim or Latino culture.
CLASS OF 2023 ADMITTED STUDENT PROFILE Fall 2019 Entry Term*
9,850
APPLICANTS
29%
ACCEPTANCE RATE
3.73
Apply Now! www.trinity.edu/apply Trinity accepts the Common Application, the Apply Texas application, and the Coalition Application.
AVERAGE GPA A- grade average
31.4
AVERAGE ACT 30-33 (middle 50%)
1398
DECISION PLAN
APPLICATION DEADLINE
DECISION NOTIFICATION
Early Decision I (binding)
November 1
December 1
Early Action
November 1
December 15
Tuition & Fees
$44,680
Early Decision II (binding)
January 15
February 1
Room & Board
$13,584
Regular Decision
January 15
March 15
Additional Expenses Total Cost of Attendance
AVERAGE SAT 1330-1470 (middle 50%)
$2,400 $60,664
Trinity considers your high school course rigor, grade point average, and class rank (if reported), along with SAT or ACT scores, application essay, recommendations, special talent, co-curricular activities, and engagement with Trinity when making an admissions decision.
For more information, go to trinity.edu/admissions. *as of June 2019
2019-20 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS Departments
Department Webpage
Art and Art History Biology Chemistry Classical Studies Communication Computer Science Economics Education Engineering Science English Entrepreneurship Geosciences Health Care Administration History Human Communication and Theatre Mathematics Modern Languages and Literatures Music Philosophy Physics and Astronomy Political Science Psychology Religion School of Business Accounting Business Administration Finance and Decision Sciences Sociology and Anthropology Sport Management
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Advising Programs Health Professions Pre-Law
www.trinity.edu/health-professions www.trinity.edu/pre-law
University Services Athletics Jeremy Boyce ’03 jboyce@trinity.edu Alumni and Current Parents Nicole Fratto ’13 nfrattoo@trinity.edu Career Services Katie Ramirez kramirez@trinity.edu Dean of Students David Tuttle dtuttle@trinity.edu Diversity and Inclusion Office Alli Roman aroman@trinity.edu Financial Aid Christina Pikla ’04 studentfinancialservices @trinity.edu Health and Counseling Services Gary Neal gneal@trinity.edu International Student and Scholar Services Bob Seese isss@trinity.edu Residential Life Deborah Tyson reslife@trinity.edu Student Accessibility Services Myeshia Smith sas@trinity.edu Study Abroad Andre Martinez studyabroad@trinity.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID A top-quality Trinity education is an invaluable investment with benefits that last a lifetime. A decision of this magnitude is not without cost, and we understand that students and their families may need assistance to address these expenses. To that end, Trinity offers a comprehensive financial aid program of scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment opportunities. For more information about financial aid options, visit gotu.us/finaid.
ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Domestic first-year, full-time undergraduate students admitted to Trinity University’s Class of 2024 who apply by our Jan. 15, 2020, Regular Decision deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship offerings listed below. No additional applications are required. Students who have strong academic preparation, but who do not meet the specific criteria below, will also be considered for scholarships by the Trinity University admissions committee. Applicants who apply for admission after Jan. 15, 2020, will be considered for merit scholarships on a case-by-case basis by the admissions committee; award amounts may not reflect the levels indicated below.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship Name
Recalculated Core GPA and ACT Composite or SAT EBRW and M
Trinity Tower Scholarship
Murchison Scholars and other top applicants will be invited to compete for a full-tuition scholarship at the Trinity Tower Scholars Day competition.
To be considered for this award, your application for admission must be submitted under an ED I or EA application plan.
Please see the information on the next page for more details regarding Trinity Tower Scholars Day. GPA
Murchison Scholarship
Trustees’ Scholarship
President’s Scholarship
Dean’s Scholarship
and
ACT
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Annual Award
Four-Year Award
Full-Tuition Award Trinity Tower Scholars Day attendees will compete for one of up to 20 full-tuition scholarships.
SAT
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31
1400
3.85
34
1500
3.75
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1600
3.90
30
1340
3.75
32
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3.65
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3.90
28
1310
3.60
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1370
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1240
3.70
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1280
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$27,000
$108,000
$25,000
$100,000
$23,000
$92,000
$18,000
$72,000
Awards are determined based on official high school transcript and testing information received by the Office of Admissions at the time of a student’s application. Core GPAs are recalculated on an unweighted 4.0 scale using the student’s core academic courses (English, math, science, social science, and foreign language) completed in high school. Trinity University does not have a preference for ACT or SAT. Trinity superscores, using the highest test scores submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. For ACT, the highest scores for each subtest will be combined to generate the highest composite score; for SAT, the best Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math subscores will be used to calculate a maximum single score.
TRINITY TOWER SCHOLARS DAY: FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Students who demonstrate exceptional talent in music, art, theatre, or debate, may apply for music scholarships or Baker Duncan Art/Debate/ Theatre Scholarships, available in various amounts up to $10,000.
The admissions committee will invite Murchison Scholarship recipients and other top students admitted to Trinity University’s Class of 2024 who apply Early Decision I or Early Action by November 1 to compete for up to 20 full-tuition scholarships during our Trinity Tower Scholars Day (TTSD) on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
National Merit Finalists who list Trinity as their first-choice school by May 1, 2020, will be considered for an additional Trinity National Merit Scholarship of $2,000.
Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants will not be eligible to attend TTSD or compete for a full-tuition scholarship.
SPECIALIZED MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS The Semmes Distinguished Scholars in Science Award is a fulltuition scholarship open to Murchison Scholars and other top students interested in majoring in a STEM-related field. In order to be considered for this award, students must apply for admission to the University under an Early Decision I or Early Action decision plan and submit the Semmes Distinguished Scholars in Science Award Application online by November 1. Visit gotu.us/semmes for more information about this prestigious award. The Storer & Tillman Scholarship for Developing Christian Leaders is open to students, by application, who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to developing their leadership skills in the context of their faith. Visit gotu.us/storertillman for more information.
FINANCIAL AID In addition to academic merit scholarships, Trinity has a variety of other resources available to assist students and their families in addressing educational costs. To be considered for these additional grants, low-interest loans, and campus employment opportunities, students should submit the following applications by November 1 for Early Decision I and Early Action applicants and January 15 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants: CSS PROFILE cssprofile.collegeboard.org Available Oct. 1 Trinity school code: 6831 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) fafsa.gov Available Oct. 1 Trinity school code: 003647 For more information, visit gotu.us/finaid.
Schedule your campus visit visit.trinity.edu
OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMS Get a comprehensive look at Trinity Prospective students and their families can
ADMITTED TIGER DAYS Get an inside view of campus life and academics Admitted students and their families can get an inside
get a comprehensive look at Trinity by joining
view of campus life and academics at one of our
us for one of our Trinity In Focus open house
Admitted Tiger Days, which take place in February,
programs, which take place in September,
March, and April.
November, January, and June.
VISIT CAMPUS
GET IN TOUCH
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WEEKDAY*
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Campus tours and information sessions are offered all year, while class visits, professor meetings, and talent auditions are offered during the academic year. *Subject to availability. Most options require two weeks’ notice.
WEEKEND
Campus tours and information sessions are available on Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters. In addition, visit our open house programs on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.
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