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How strong are the academics at Trine University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
54%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Trine has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
89
10-19
164
20-29
221
30-39
68
40-49
1
50-99
3

Honors Programs

Trine University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Trine's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Trine University:

85%
First-year retention rate
54%
4-year grad rate
65%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Trine University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Mechanical Engineering
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
22.8
29.04
35.28
41.52
47.76
54

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
  • Finance, General 12
  • Business/Commerce, General 12
  • Accounting 8
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Actuarial Science 2
  • Accounting 1
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 7
  • Communication, General 7
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
  • Communication, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 20
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 1
  • Education, General 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 48
  • Civil Engineering, General 30
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 23
  • Chemical Engineering 19
  • Computer Engineering, General 16
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12
  • Computer Software Engineering 7
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 35
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 28
  • Forensic Science and Technology 8
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 7
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 54
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 20
  • Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management 3
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 24
  • Psychology, General 8
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