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Tri-State University has been known as Trine University since 1st August, 2008. Originally founded as the Tri-State Normal College in 1884, the main campus of the university is located on 400 acres of land in Angola, Indiana. Classes are also offered in satellite centers in northern Angola, Fort Wayne, South Bend/Mishawaka, and Merrillville, Indiana.
Trine University offers over 30 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of engineering, teacher education, business, mathematics, English, golf management, and criminal justice, among others. The academic divisions of the university include:
The athletics department of Trine University fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. Known as the Thunders, the teams are members of the NCAA Division III Conference, and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
The main campus of Trine University is in Angola, IN (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Trine University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Trine University students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 490 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Trine University had 1,337 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Trine University is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Trine University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Trine University belong to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Trine University
1 University Ave
Angola, IN 46703-1764
General Phone: (260) 665-4100
http://www.trine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 56 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management |
| Business and Management | 56 | business management, business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, accounting technology, business and related services, human resources, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | CAD and design, engineering technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, science teaching, education, English teaching, health teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer engineering, computer science, computer programming |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | English, social services |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | turf management |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Trine University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 204 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Trine University had a total enrollment of 1,337 students (1,301 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 72% |
| Women | 28% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 53% |
| Ohio | 20% |
| Michigan | 17% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Trine University offers campus housing for 1,034 of its 1,301 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Angola, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,277 | 1,214 | 53% | 435 | 36% |
| Men | 1,465 | 731 | 50% | 315 | 43% |
| Women | 812 | 483 | 59% | 120 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,450 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Trine University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183900)
Trine University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $58,775 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $53,532 | 4 | $51,300 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $46,885 | 9 | $45,311 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,400 | 5 | $37,040 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $51,224 | 19 | $44,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trine University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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