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About Trinity College

liberal arts collegesmall class sizesselective admissionsstrong social sciences

Trinity College is a private liberal arts college in Hartford, CT, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and selective admissions. With an acceptance rate of 36%, Trinity College is selective, typically enrolling around 565 students each year. Trinity College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1350–1440, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Trinity College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need; the average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $11,054.

Admissions

Trinity College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

36%
Overall Accept Rate
1395
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1350 – 1440 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Trinity College

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Demonstrated Interest
Trinity College tracks demonstrated interest and weighs it meaningfully in admissions, so visit campus in Hartford, attend a virtual info session, or connect with an admissions officer at a college fair to show genuine engagement with the school.
Essay Strategy
Trinity's location in Hartford is central to its identity, so use your supplemental essay to show you have researched how students engage with the city through internships, community partnerships, or the Center for Urban and Global Studies rather than treating Hartford as an afterthought.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Trinity College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Meets 100% of demonstrated need: Trinity College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Trinity College's sticker price of ~$80k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$80k/yr$11.1k
30k-48k~$80k/yr$13.6k
48k-75k~$80k/yr$18.3k
75k-110k~$80k/yr$24.4k
110k+~$80k/yr$48.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

83%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$68k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,045
Undergrad Enrollment
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