Trine University Admission Requirements

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Trine University Admission Overview

Trine University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Trine University admitted 85.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (A-). Trine University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trine University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

85.5%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Trine University

Acceptance Rate

The Trine University acceptance rate is 85.5%. Last year, 3,409 of 3,988 applicants were admitted. That is the 35th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Trine University and can you get accepted?

Trine University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Trine University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.51. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trine University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.51

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.51

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Trine University typically have around a 3.51 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Trine University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #21 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Trine University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 17.97% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.4% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.87% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.04% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.2% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.88% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.02% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.64% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Trine University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1030
SAT 25th percentile scores for Trine University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1240
SAT 75th percentile scores for Trine University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Trine University typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1240) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Trine University ranks #19 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trine University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 21
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Trine University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 28
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Trine University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Trine University typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Trine University places #20 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

79% of Trine University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Trine University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 43%
Top 50% of class 79%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Trine University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,771 2,210 3,988
Accepted 1,501 1,901 3,409
Acceptance Rate 85% 86% 85%
Enrolled 256 384 641
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 20% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Trine University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Trine University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Trine University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Trine University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Trine University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 85.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152567.

GPA calculator: Trine University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026