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Trine University
Admission at Trine University is close to open (85.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $57,165 median earnings below before the application.
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Trine University anchors the college town of Angola, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $92,945 four years out. 15.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,324 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Trine University received 4,102 applications and admitted 3,474 (84.7%), with 683 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Trine University's 85.5% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Trine University compares
| Trine University | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.5% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,560 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,165 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Trine University: $57,165 median at year ten, versus $52,071 across Indiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $36,560 regardless of where you're from. At Trine University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,324 undergrads, Trine University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
64.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Trine University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Trine University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $92,945 |
| Chemical Engineering | $88,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $86,997 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,824 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,808 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $78,520 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $77,517 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,503 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,816 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,055 |
| Biology, General | $52,806 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,877 |
| Psychology, General | $46,798 |
Median earnings for these 13 Trine University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,165 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Trine University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Trine University?
Trine University doesn't look at test scores; its 85.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Trine University's acceptance rate?
84.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,474 admitted from 4,102 applicants.
How much does Trine University cost?
At Trine University, published tuition is $36,560 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Trine University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Trine University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,165 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Valparaiso University — 89.4% admitted
- Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing — 88.9% admitted
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne — 96% admitted
- Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion — 88.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.