Trinity College is located in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It was established in 1823 as Washington College. The first president of the college was Rt. Rev. Thomas Brownell. In 1872, the college relocated to its present location. The campus is beautifully nestled in an area of approximately 100 acres in Hartford. In 1878, the first building of the campus was constructed. Trinity College is listed as one of the top 30 liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report. It is organized into various academic divisions and offers a wide variety degrees and certificate programs.
Trinity College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Bantams. They participate in a wide variety of sports including baseball, football, lacrosse, squash, cross county, basketball, swimming, track and fields, golf, softball, ice hockey, tennis, wrestling, soccer, and volleyball.
Trinity College is found in Hartford, CT. Hartford is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Trinity College.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts and liberal arts.
Admission to Trinity College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 34% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Trinity College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,526 in 2007 at Trinity College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Trinity College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Trinity College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity College
300 Summit St
Hartford, CT 06106-3100
General Phone: (860) 297-2000
http://www.Trincoll.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 321 | economics, political science, history, English, American studies, area studies, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 31 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | public policy analysis |
| Engineering | 26 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | education courses |
| Medicine | 10 | neuroscience |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 514 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 5 |
In 2007, Trinity College had a total enrollment of 2,526 students (2,312 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| New York | 17% |
| Connecticut | 15% |
| California | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Trinity College offers campus housing for 1,780 of its 2,312 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hartford, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut 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 | 5,950 | 2,037 | 34% | 576 | 28% |
| Men | 2,768 | 875 | 32% | 284 | 32% |
| Women | 3,182 | 1,162 | 37% | 292 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 608 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,870 |
| Room and board | $ 9,420 |
| Room charge | $ 6,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,125 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 141400)
Trinity College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 77 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $107,764 | 11 | $111,120 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $79,958 | 33 | $77,369 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $59,607 | 14 | $59,162 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $54,443 | 12 | $53,636 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $86,679 | 71 | $74,980 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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