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The campus of Trinity Washington University is in Washington, District of Columbia, 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 media, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at Trinity Washington University is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Trinity Washington University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,621 students enrolled (1,091 full-time equivalent). Trinity Washington University has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Trinity Washington University are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Trinity Washington University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20017-1094
General Phone: (202) 884-9050
Admissions Phone: (202) 884-9400
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 884-9530
http://www.trinitydc.edu
Trinity Washington University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 166 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed, education, ESL instruction, science teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Business And Management | 100 | business management, non-profit management, managerial economics, human resources, international business, entrepreneurship, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | social psychology, psychology, community health services |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | English, political science, economics, sociology, international relations, history, interdisciplinary studies, social services |
| Media | 30 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer security, computer and info science |
| Science | 5 | biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 0 | public health |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Washington University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 260 | 25 |
| Bachelor's degree | 148 | 25 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Trinity Washington University had a total enrollment of 1,621 students (1,091 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 65% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 53% |
| Maryland | 30% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Trinity Washington University offers campus housing for 200 of its 1,091 (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 | 441 | 379 | 86% | 149 | 39% |
| Women | 441 | 379 | 86% | 149 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (202) 884-9400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,200 |
| Room and board | $ 7,574 |
| Room charge | $ 3,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,224 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (202) 884-9530
Trinity Washington University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $57,780 | 11 | $54,775 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $57,780 | 11 | $54,775 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $62,550 | 10 | $65,430 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $51,800 | 14 | $51,764 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $41,900 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $53,146 | 32 | $53,153 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
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
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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
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)
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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