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Trinity University is located in a large city, in San Antonio, Texas. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Trinity University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Trinity University is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Trinity University often study medical adminstration and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 600 to 690 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Trinity University benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Trinity University tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 2,685 students (2,602 full-time equivalent).
Trinity University has a large share of part-time students. The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
General Phone: (210) 999-7011
Admissions Phone: (210) 999-7207
Financial Aid Phone: (210) 999-8315
http://www.trinity.edu
Trinity University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 173 | political science, English, history, economics, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, Classical languages, ... |
| Business And Management | 156 | accounting, marketing, finance, business management, international business, management science |
| Education And Teaching | 77 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Science | 56 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | psychology, school psychology |
| Engineering | 36 | engineering science |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | health care facilities management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer and info science |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 530 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 7 |
In 2005, Trinity University had a total enrollment of 2,685 students (2,602 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 50% |
| Part-Time | 50% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 66% |
| California | 5% |
| New Mexico | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Trinity University offers campus housing for 1,830 of its 2,602 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,864 | 2,442 | 63% | 1,302 | 53% |
| Men | 1,796 | 1,059 | 59% | 596 | 56% |
| Women | 2,068 | 1,383 | 67% | 706 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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 | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 999-7207
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,582 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,582 |
| Room and board | $ 8,725 |
| Room charge | $ 5,815 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 640 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,463 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (210) 999-8315
Trinity University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 75 | $99,593 | 19 | $81,878 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $63,682 | 18 | $63,859 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $51,779 | 31 | $51,652 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $78,162 | 68 | $63,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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