Trinity Admission Requirements

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Trinity Admission Overview

Trinity admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Texas. Last year Trinity admitted 25.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.68 GPA (A-) and SAT 1340-1500 / ACT 31-34. Trinity is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Trinity is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Trinity Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

25.9%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

High

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Trinity acceptance rate is 25.9%. Last year, only 3,241 of 12,506 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Texas and the 94th lowest in 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, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Trinity University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Trinity GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.68

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.68

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Trinity typically have around a 3.68 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. Trinity is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #15 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 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 Trinity University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	19.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	36.5%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	23.1%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.2%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	6.2%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	2.1%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Trinity SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1340-1500

Freshmen who sent SAT

29%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 680
Math 660
Composite 1340

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 750
Math 750
Composite 1500

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Trinity typically score around a 1420 SAT (middle 50% 1340–1500) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 96th percentile nationally. Trinity ranks #2 in the state of Texas and #89 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1340 to 1500

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Trinity is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1420 SAT score range.

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

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Trinity University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1500+	Above 75th	>40%
1420 to 1500	Avg +	26%-40%
1340 to 1420	Avg -	16%-26%
Below 1340	Below mid-50	<16%

What do these figures mean?

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

Trinity ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

31-34

Freshmen reporting ACT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

English 31
Math 26
Composite 31

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 32
Composite 34

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Trinity typically have around a 32 ACT (mid-50 31–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 97th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Trinity places #3 among colleges in Texas and #87 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 31 to 34

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Trinity without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 32.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Trinity University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
34+	Above 75th	>45%
32 to 34	Avg +	26%-45%
31 to 32	Avg -	19%-26%
Below 31	Below mid-50	<19%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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.

High School Class Rank for admitted Trinity University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	49%
Top 25% of class	84%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Trinity University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,023	5,481	12,506
Accepted	1,882	1,359	3,241
Acceptance Rate	27%	25%	26%
Enrolled	352	298	650
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	22%	20%

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

Application Requirements

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

Trinity University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
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

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Trinity 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 Trinity University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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

Admission summary

Trinity is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 25.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.68 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1340-1500); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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