Trinity Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Trinity is 30.5%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Texas and the 118th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Trinity is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,497 out of the 11,463 who applied were admitted.

Trinity University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Trinity?

31% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Trinity University you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.68 or better
• Earn B+ grades in high school
• Score 1390 on the SAT
• Score 31 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Trinity University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Trinity are to have around a 3.68 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Trinity will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Trinity is 3.68 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #15 in Texas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Trinity is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Trinity University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 42% of students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Trinity University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Trinity is 1390 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1310-1470. Students who get into Trinity University score in the top 11 percent of all SAT test takers..  Trinity ranks #3 in the state of Texas and #104 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1390 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Trinity regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1310 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1310, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1230, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Trinity University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1390 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1390, you have around a 31% chance of being admitted. A 1470 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 46% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Trinity?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Trinity is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 33.  The school ranks #3 in Texas and #110 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 27.

21 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Trinity University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Trinity University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Trinity for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 31% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 46% with a 33 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

84% of Trinity University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top ten percent.

Admission Statistics

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

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Trinity is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.68 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1390 on the SAT or 31 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1470 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.