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Trine University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,677
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Angola, Indiana, Trine University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Trine University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Trine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Trine University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,180

Cost of attendance at Trine University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,180

Cost of attendance at Trine University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Trine University received on average $23,329 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,329
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 203 32% $4,865 $987,611
Other Federal Grant 204 32% $4,869 $993,257
State Grant/Scholarships 140 22% $6,443 $902,077
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 610 97% $20,221 $12,335,107
Total Grant & Scholarships 610 97% $23,329 $14,230,441

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trine University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Trine University students is 63.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.3%.

63.6%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • African American 44.0% 11 students
  • white 66.3% 264 students
  • hispanic 30.0% 6 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Trine University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Trine University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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