Can you get into Trinity College?
Hartford, CT · Private · 2,146 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
29.3%
SAT middle 50%
1298–1470
median 1407
ACT middle 50%
30–34
median 31
Top 10% of class
53%
of admitted students
Testing
optional
14% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
83%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Trinity College actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Character and personal qualities
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Talent or ability
- Demonstrated interest
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Legacy
- State residency
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Religious affiliation
From Trinity College’s Common Data Set, 2024, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $87,840, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Trinity College by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$11,054
- $30k–$48k$13,599
- $48k–$75k$18,325
- $75k–$110k$24,369
- Over $110k$48,515
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Trinity College
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Common questions
Trinity College admissions, answered
What is Trinity College's acceptance rate?
Trinity College admits 29.3% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Trinity College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1298 and 1470. A score above 1470 clears the 75th percentile; below 1298, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Trinity College test-optional?
Yes, Trinity College is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Trinity College look for in an application?
Trinity College reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, character and personal qualities, essay, recommendations most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Trinity College actually cost?
Sticker price is $87,840, but the average family pays $34,832 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,054 per year on average.
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