Trinity University
San Antonio, Texas · Private
Trinity University admitted 25% of 11,927 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1330–1460 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 82% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Trinity University
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Application deadlines
Trinity University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- February 1, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Trinity University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Trinity University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 53% (210 of 399), compared with 25% for all applicants.
Trinity University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
2,244 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 681 took it, and 51 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Trinity University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.74 GPA. 55% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,224 a year. After grants, students paid $32,264 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Trinity University’s acceptance rate?
Trinity University admitted 25% of applicants: 2,968 of 11,927 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Trinity University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due February 1, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Trinity University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1330 to 1460, with a median around 1400. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Trinity University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Trinity University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Trinity University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Trinity University have supplemental essays?
No. Trinity University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Trinity University require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Trinity University uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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