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Trinity College
Trinity College turned away roughly 66% of its 6,396 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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Trinity College sits in Hartford proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 13.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $122,068 four years out. Faculty pay averages $139,704 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,146 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 90% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1310 and 1460 — above the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Trinity College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Trinity College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1310–1460 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Trinity College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 660 | 690 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 700 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Trinity College received 6,396 applications and admitted 2,144 (33.5%), with 579 enrolling.
How Trinity College compares
| Trinity College | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 29.3% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $70,770 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $90,779 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Trinity College student earns $90,779 — 41% above the Connecticut median of $64,209 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Trinity College lists tuition at $70,770 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Trinity College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $70,770 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Trinity College enrolls 2,146 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Trinity College's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
83.8% of Trinity College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $70,770 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Trinity College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $122,068 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,097 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $82,638 |
| Area Studies | $73,229 |
| Psychology, General | $69,730 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $68,998 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $68,063 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $67,115 |
Median earnings for these 8 Trinity College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $90,779 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Trinity College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Trinity College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1310–1460 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 29.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Trinity College's acceptance rate?
33.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,144 admitted from 6,396 applicants.
How much does Trinity College cost?
At Trinity College, published tuition is $70,770 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Trinity College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Trinity College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $90,779 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Wesleyan University — 16.5% admitted
- Fairfield University — 33.3% admitted
- Southern Connecticut State University — 91.5% admitted
- Western Connecticut State University — 87% 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.