Trinity College

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hartford, CT
5.0 6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,238

Location Hartford, Connecticut
Website trincoll.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#47

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Trinity College, situated in Hartford, Connecticut's capital city, occupies a 100-acre historic campus known for its Gothic-style architecture and distinctive Long Walk buildings. Founded in 1823 as Washington College before adopting its current name in 1845, Trinity maintains its position as one of the oldest liberal arts institutions in New England and operates as a selective private college emphasizing undergraduate education. The college offers liberal arts and sciences programs with particular strengths in economics, political science, English, and neuroscience, while also housing the first engineering program established at a liberal arts college. Located in an urban setting, Trinity provides guaranteed housing for all four years, with most students residing in the college's mix of historic and modern dormitories, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bantams, notably in squash where both men's and women's teams have achieved national recognition.

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Ratings

Trinity College is rated within the top 10% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Trinity College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#47
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#47
Best Colleges in Connecticut

#3
Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

#3
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#68
Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

#3

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1298/1470
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/34

Acceptance Rate

29.2%

Applications Due Jan 17, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.8%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$70,770

Costs for Trinity College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$70,770
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$3,120
Room and Board		$18,890
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,500
Total One Year Cost		$95,280

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$71,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

86% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Trinity College are Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, and History. 31% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in Ethnic Studies, and 7% in History.