Trinity University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Trinity is test-optional, but the middle score range is still high, so treat testing as a clear opportunity. Aim near or above the upper half of admitted students, roughly a 1400+ SAT or 32+ ACT, to put your application in a stronger position.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Trinity University facts and stats
Trinity University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,518 students. Trinity has a 93% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 84%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
San Antonio, TX
How do your scores compare at Trinity?
Unlock your future with Acely
Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.
Key Trinity University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
—
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Trinity is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your score or superscore. For the November 1 Early Decision and Early Action deadlines, an October retake is typically the last fall sitting whose scores can arrive in time.
Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Trinity University?
Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.
What you'll actually pay
Trinity is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $54,316. About 47% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,801. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Trinity University’s listed cost of attendance is about $69,066, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 47% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $52,568. Merit aid can also be meaningful, with an average merit award of $27,801. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $28,790.
Student life at Trinity University
79% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 10% of men join fraternities, and 17% of women join sororities.
Similar schools
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TXAcceptance rate: 66%
SAT: 1000–1230
ACT: 19–27
Amberton University
Garland, TXAcceptance rate: 63.9%
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXAcceptance rate: 100%
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXAcceptance rate: 100%
Ready to fit Trinity University's core benchmarks?
Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.