
Trinity College
An urban campus in Hartford, offering dynamic opportunities for study and exploration.
Acceptance rate
29.3%
SAT (mid 50%)
1298–1470
Avg net price
$34,832
after aid
Testing
Optional
2027 cycle
Sources: the U.S. Department of Education (2024), and the Trinity College admissions site.
Your chances
How hard is it to get in?
Trinity College admitted 29.3% of applicants in its most recent reported class. That’s selective. Fewer than half of the students who apply get in.
Here’s where admitted students landed on tests. The middle 50% score 1298–1470 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention. They don’t decide it.
The real question isn’t your odds. It’s your move. That’s where Spike comes in. It reads your profile against what Trinity College actually rewards, then tells you what to do next.
What they value
Intimate Learning, Broad Exploration
A Trinity education combines intimate learning environments, broad perspectives, and bold exploration to help you develop into exactly what you want to be (yes, even if you’re a chemistry major with a passion for art, or an anthropologist who loves to sing a cappella).
The curriculum offers 42 majors, 15 disciplinary minors, 25 interdisciplinary minors, and over 900 courses, with options for double majors, interdisciplinary fields, and student-designed majors.
- 50+ Undergraduate Majors42 majors, 50 minors, 900+ courses
- 9:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratiointimate learning environments
- Interdisciplinary Fields25 interdisciplinary minors, student-designed majors
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Applying
Here’s what to send, and when.
- TestingOptional (2027 cycle)
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The essays
Here are the supplemental essay prompts.
The current prompts, straight from the application. They change year to year. Most guides you’ll find are a cycle behind.
Every prompt, with how to approach each →
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Cost and aid
What will you actually pay?
The sticker price is about $87,840. That isn’t what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $34,832.
Trinity committed $84 million in institutional financial support last year, investing in students' futures.
Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $90,779.
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Academics
These are the most popular majors.
- Economics15% of degrees
- Political Science and Government12% of degrees
- Public Policy Analysis6% of degrees
- Research and Experimental Psychology6% of degrees
- English Language and Literature, General5% of degrees
- Sociology5% of degrees
Campus life
Here’s the feel of the place.
“Attend a Hartford Yard Goats game with your pre-orientation group, then explore the city's farmers' markets and theater shows, a Tuesday here.”
On its 100-acre historic campus in Connecticut's state capital, Trinity takes advantage of a thriving city, offering diverse perspectives and experiential learning.
Quick answers
What do people ask about Trinity College?
- Is Trinity College test-optional?
- For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at Trinity College is optional.
- How hard is it to get into Trinity College?
- Very hard. Trinity College admits 29.3% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score 1298 to 1470 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.
- How much does Trinity College cost?
- The list price is about $87,840. After aid, families pay $34,832 on average.
- Is Trinity College worth it?
- Graduates earn a median of $90,779 ten years after enrolling. 83% of students graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals. That’s what Spike helps you weigh.
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