Trinity College Admission
Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
33.52%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
565
SAT Scores
1,390
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,220 students have applied and 2,248 students have allowed to admit to Trinity College (Acceptance rate: 36.14%). Trinity's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.13 % where 565 students have finally enrolled out of 2,248 admitted students.
Trinity acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Swarthmore College and Amherst College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 11.23%).
Trinity enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 47.14%).
How to Apply to Trinity College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Trinity. Trinity offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.trincoll.edu/Admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.trincoll.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/application-process/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.trincoll.edu/Admissions/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/trinitycollege |
| Veterans Tuition | www.trincoll.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/trinity-idp-for-adult-learners/special-financial-support/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.trincoll.edu/sarc/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Trinity and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Trinity College is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Trinity College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,512). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | 1,390 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,512 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 1,184 | 76 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Trinity College, 81 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,390 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 680 | 750 |
| Total | 1,300 | 1,380 | 1,470 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Trinity College, 26 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 29 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Trinity Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Trinity College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |