Trine University
Angola, Indiana · Private
Trine University admitted 85% of 4,102 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 67% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Trine University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Trine University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Trine University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,560 a year. After grants, students paid $25,580 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Trine University’s acceptance rate?
Trine University admitted 85% of applicants: 3,474 of 4,102 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Trine University’s application deadline?
Trine University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Trine University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Trine University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Trine University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Does Trine University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Trine University asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (three short answers, up to 500 words each). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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