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Trinity Washington University was founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1897. The arts and sciences division of the university is an undergraduate college for women, while men are admitted into programs for education and professional studies. Trinity Washington University is situated in Washington, D.C.
Students at Trinity Washington University are offered various undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as opportunities for continuing education. The academic divisions of the university are:
The sports teams of Trinity Washington University are nicknamed the Tigers. They compete in the NCAA Division III in categories like basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball.
The campus of Trinity Washington University is in Washington, DC, which is a large city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Trinity Washington University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Trinity Washington University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at Trinity Washington University is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Trinity Washington University had 1,630 students enrolled (1,243 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Trinity Washington University are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Trinity Washington University attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Trinity Washington University values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Northeast Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20017-1094
General Phone: (202) 884-9050
http://www.trinitydc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 151 | educational administration, special ed, early childhood education, ESL instruction, reading teaching, school counseling, elementary school teaching, multicultural education, ... |
| Business and Management | 105 | human resources, non-profit management, business management, finance, international business, managerial economics, entrepreneurship, accounting, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 56 | social psychology, psychology, community health services |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | English, international relations, history, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology, political science, comparative language, ... |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, computer security |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 3 | registered nursing |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Medicine | 0 | public health |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis, public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Washington University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 253 | 30 |
| Bachelor's degree | 139 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Trinity Washington University had a total enrollment of 1,630 students (1,243 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 2% |
| Women | 98% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 60% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 44% |
| Maryland | 42% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Trinity Washington University offers campus housing for 275 of its 1,243 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia 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 | 779 | 580 | 74% | 230 | 40% |
| Men | 9 | 6 | 67% | 4 | 67% |
| Women | 770 | 574 | 75% | 226 | 39% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,357 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,357 |
| Room and board | $ 8,450 |
| Room charge | $ 3,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity Washington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146000)
Trinity Washington University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $58,748 | 10 | $61,696 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $55,928 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $56,998 | 13 | $60,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $73,567 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $59,900 | 13 | $57,962 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 11 | $49,064 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $59,889 | 33 | $59,252 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Northeast Region |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity Washington University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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