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Trinity Washington University
Trinity Washington University admits nearly everyone — 99.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Trinity Washington University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Trinity Washington University sits in Washington proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. Trinity Washington University enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $106,318 four years out. Faculty pay averages $99,492 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 1,414 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 69.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Trinity Washington University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 99.5% who got into Trinity Washington University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Trinity Washington University received 1,114 applications and admitted 1,105 (99.2%), with 259 enrolling.
How Trinity Washington University compares
| Trinity Washington University | District of Columbia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.5% | 58.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,610 | $31,210 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,804 | $63,066 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Trinity Washington University's median earnings are $53,804 — below the District of Columbia benchmark of $63,066. Weigh that against the $26,610 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Trinity Washington University lists tuition at $26,610 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Trinity Washington University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $26,610 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,414 undergraduates, Trinity Washington University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
49.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Trinity Washington University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Trinity Washington University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,318 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,772 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,755 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,708 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $54,934 |
| Psychology, General | $53,543 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $48,567 |
Median earnings for these 7 Trinity Washington University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,804 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Trinity Washington University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Trinity Washington University?
Trinity Washington University doesn't look at test scores; its 99.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Trinity Washington University's acceptance rate?
99.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,105 admitted from 1,114 applicants.
How much does Trinity Washington University cost?
At Trinity Washington University, published tuition is $26,610 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Trinity Washington University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Trinity Washington University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,804 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in District of Columbia
- Howard University — 41.3% admitted
- Georgetown University — 12.9% admitted
- George Washington University — 47.1% admitted
- Gallaudet University — 58.1% 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.