Trinity College

Getting in is the hard part. Trinity College admitted 29.3% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 1298–1470 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what Trinity College actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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A Trinity education combines intimate learning environments, broad perspectives, and bold exploration to help you develop into exactly what you want to be (yes, even if you’re a chemistry major with a passion for art, or an anthropologist who loves to sing a cappella).

The curriculum offers 42 majors, 15 disciplinary minors, 25 interdisciplinary minors, and over 900 courses, with options for double majors, interdisciplinary fields, and student-designed majors.

• 50+ Undergraduate Majors42 majors, 50 minors, 900+ courses
• 9:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratiointimate learning environments
• Interdisciplinary Fields25 interdisciplinary minors, student-designed majors

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• Testingoptional (2027 cycle)

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The sticker price is about $87,840, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $34,832.

Trinity committed $84 million in institutional financial support last year, investing in students' futures.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $90,779.

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“Attend a Hartford Yard Goats game with your pre-orientation group, then explore the city's farmers' markets and theater shows, a Tuesday here.”

On its 100-acre historic campus in Connecticut's state capital, Trinity takes advantage of a thriving city, offering diverse perspectives and experiential learning.

Is Trinity College test-optional?

For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at Trinity College is optional.

How hard is it to get into Trinity College?

Very hard. Trinity College admits 29.3% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1298 to 1470 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.

How much does Trinity College cost?

The list price is about $87,840, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $34,832.

Is Trinity College worth it?

Graduates earn a median of $90,779 ten years after enrolling, and 83% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.