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#16 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

Trine University

Angola, Indiana

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Overview

Enrollment

4,088
Trine University overview
Location Angola, Indiana
Online trine.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Trine University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Angola, Indiana, approximately 45 miles north of Fort Wayne, Trine University is a private institution situated on a 450-acre campus characterized by its mix of historic and modern facilities. Originally founded in 1884 as Tri-State Normal College, the university adopted its current name in 2008 to honor trustees Ralph and Sheri Trine. The institution maintains a focus on engineering, business, and health sciences programs, with the College of Engineering and Business being particularly prominent in the region. Students reside primarily in six campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Thunder, participating in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Trine University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1030/1240
ACT 21/28
GPA 3.51

Applications Accepted

91.9% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,330
Costs for Trine University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$560
Room and Board $11,920
Budget for Other Expenses$3,500
Total One Year Cost$51,410

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Trine University students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 30%
Business 19%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 13%
Education 10%
Engineering Technology 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024