About Trine University

Founded in 1884, Trine University. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,354 full time undergraduate students, and 358 full time graduate students.

The Trine University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 95 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Trine University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate76%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range940-1200
ACT Range20-27

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 53% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Trine University.

11%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
28%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
28%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
72%
“We live for the big game”
28%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
94%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
28%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
78%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
11%
“We”re apathetic”
56%
“We know about current events and vote”
28%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
28%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
72%
“We live for the big game”
28%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
11%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
94%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
28%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
78%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    34 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    28 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    34 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    35 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    35 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    35 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    35 Students rated local services 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    35 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

Trine University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Trine University?

26 Students rated Trine University

Carol - 05/13/2021

I love Trine University. When I visited I was immediately drawn to the the campus and the staff and students. The atmosphere was so positive and welcoming and felt like home. Even now it feels like home. Everyone is always so nice and wanting to help you in anyway they can. The professors are so invested in their students lives it makes us feel welcomed and motivated to actually do well in school.

Noah - 01/21/2021

Trine University is a clean and professional school. The campus is small and convenient. The percent of students that get a job in their major is above ninety percent. This is a great school for opportunity and dedication. They have multiple sports teams at multiple different levels for all students to participate at.

Londo'n - 01/13/2021

Trine University is a good college for hands on, personal learning. They are good at reaching out to students and helping them study, work, or other necessary factors in school. Trine is also good at answering questions, and even if somebody doesn't know, you can always find somebody to point you in the right direction. This college and their staff helped a lot with the moving, financial, and comprehension part of college. They made the most stressful parts of college so much simple and easy to understand.

Ashley - 06/20/2020

Trine has small class sizes which means professors will actually get to know you. They have a great engineering program, ranked one of the highest in the state of Indiana. Growing education department with great people. They are focused on teaching business and entrepreneurship as part of the program. They have a 97% placement rate after graduation which means a person can pay back their education expenses and become financially stable as soon as possible after graduation.

Trine University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Trine University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Trine University is 76%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself that homesickness is more common than what I think it is. Also not all roommates are made out to become your all-time best friend. Getting over your shyness means that you can become friends with more people.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A great place to be for friends, academics, and meeting so many new people that can help you out now and later in life.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    The classmates are friendly and considerate.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    I think the best thing is that the housing is clean and friendly. Also the interaction with the faculty is friendly.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Trine University is unique because the campus is really small and you can get to know just about everybody. The classes are small, the teachers are there for you whenever you need them, and there are plenty of homework help sessions. Also, this school had some of the nicest dorms I had seen than any other University. These apartment-style dorms are very nice and spacious, unlike other dorms that make you feel crammed and almost claustrophobic. I would recommend signing up early and getting the best chance to get into these dorms.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    the amount of homework

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend this school is someone that enjoys a small school setting while getting an excellent education

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known that the job placement was not really done. I wish I would have known that the dorms and the new apartments were not going to be worth the money. I wish that I would have known that it would rain so much. And I wish that I would have known that it would be so easy to lose a professor.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Any one who is not highly disciplined and self motivating. If you enjoy a social life or being with alot of people, this school is not for you.

    Read all 3 answers

  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the campus I attend, in Mishawaka , IN, because the classes and schedules are desinged around a working person's schedule.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    parties!!!!

    Read all 1 answers

  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    N/A

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

43%

female

57%

male

3,354

Total Undergrad Enrollment

358

Total Grad Students

36%

Out-Of-State

63%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

56

Student Organizations

8

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

62%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending Trine University receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 80% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,960

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$10,350

Room and Board

42,910

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,225
$30 - $48K
$19,347
$48 - $75K
$21,539
$75 - $110K
$26,905
$110K & UP
$28,814

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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