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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Trinity University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

28
%
Acceptance rate
3.74
Average High School GPA
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Trinity University?

28%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Trinity accepted 28% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 11,425 people applied and 3,217 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1859 / 6486 (29%)
Men
1358 / 4939 (28%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Trinity University:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Trinity University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Trinity University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Trinity considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Trinity University?

3.74
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Trinity University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.74. 52% of freshmen who attended Trinity were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 78% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
19%
3.75-3.99
42%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
4%
2.50-2.99
1%

Trinity is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

32%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

16%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
620
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
650
75th Percentile
730
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1290
75th Percentile
1440

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Trinity University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
March 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Trinity's Early Decision acceptance rate is 54%, compared to 28% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Trinity University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 1
Notification Date
54%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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