Take your first steps toward becoming a Trinity Tiger, then imagine the possibilities of being a Tiger for life.
First-Year Tigers
Applications for the Class of 2028 are now open.
Early Decision I and Early Action applications are due November 1.
Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due February 1.
Apply to Trinity as a first-year student if you:
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are a high school senior, even if you may have taken college coursework while still in high school.
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have never attended college, but you have graduated or earned your GED.
First-Year Application Deadlines
Decision Deadline | Application Due | Notification from Trinity | Deposit Due |
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Early Decision I | November 1 | December 1 | February 1 |
Early Action | November 1 | December 15 | May 1 |
Early Decision II | February 1 | March 1 | March 15 |
Regular Decision | February 1 | March 15 | May 1 |
Which application deadline is right for me?
Early Decision
Apply Early, Know Early
Admitted students make a commitment to enroll at Trinity using a binding, early decision option.
Early Action and Regular Decision
Commitment issues? No problem.
Early action or regular decision applicants aren’t bound to attend Trinity, but receive notifications at later dates.
Selection Criteria
As a highly selective institution, Trinity strives to develop a complete picture of all applicants and what they may bring to campus. When the Trinity University Admissions Committee evaluates candidates, they assess these main areas:
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Academic Record
A student’s grade point average, the rigor of their courses, and the diversity of their curriculum are all important considerations for admission. Particular notice is given to those who take honors, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses, if their school offers them.
The Office of Admissions recalculates each applicant's GPA using a standardized un-weighted scale to compensate for discrepancies in grading scales among different high schools.
To be considered competitive for admissions, first-year applicants should fulfill the following minimum course expectations:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of college preparatory mathematics (including algebra II and either trigonometry, precalculus, or statistics)
- 3 years of science (at least 2 years of laboratory science)
- 3 years of social science
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Personal Essay
Applicants should address their chosen essay topic as completely as possible, taking time to carefully craft a thoughtful response. All writing should be spell-checked, and it is highly recommended that it also be proofread by at least one other person.
When using the Common Application, the ApplyTexas Application, or the Coalition Application, the same essay may be submitted to multiple institutions.
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Extracurricular Activities
Trinity is a place where students can take advantage of vast opportunities, and we're seeking candidates who will add to our active campus community. The Admissions Committee considers information about extracurricular involvement, paying special attention to activities in which an applicant has been active for a number of years or has gained leadership experience.
Applicants are encouraged to share any information about activities that are related to school, community, family, or church; part- or full-time jobs; and accomplishments and awards.
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Recommendations
Recommendations from guidance counselors and teachers help the Committee learn more about each student's personality and character. They also provide a place to address special explanations about the applicant's academic performance, as well as provide a more complete picture of each candidate as a person and scholar. Counselors and teachers can also provide context when reviewing a student’s academic record with respect to the school they attend.
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Standardized Test Scores (Optional)
Trinity University has extended its test-optional policy for all first-year applicants in Fall 2024, Fall 2025, and Fall 2026. Applicants are not required to submit any standardized test results to the Office of Admissions.
Trinity will continue to review and consider test scores for those applicants who want to submit them, but any applicant can also choose to be evaluated only on high school grades, curriculum rigor, essays, recommendation letters, achievements, interviews, and contributions to their school and community. Homeschooled applicants who apply as test optional candidates will need to schedule an admissions interview as part of their application requirements
Trinity accepts scores from either the SAT or ACT standardized tests. Trinity will super score standardized test scores by taking the best subtest score and creating a new composite score regardless of test date.
Personal Engagement
We also consider a student’s personal engagement with Trinity throughout the application process. We feel that a campus visit or interview (whether in-person, by phone, or via a video call) with an admissions counselor is the best way to determine if Trinity is a good fit for your college experience. For more information, reach out to your admissions counselor.
Application Requirements
Trinity University accepts the Common Application, the ApplyTexas Application, and the Coalition Application.
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Class of 2027 Admissions Profile
Applicants
11,425
Applications
28%
Admit Rate
659
Enrolled Students
Middle 50% of Admitted Students
1350-1480
SAT
30-34
ACT
3.7-4.0
GPA (Unweighted 4.0 scale)
Enrolled Students
74%
Public School
21%
Private School
5%
Other
Trinity University Student Profile
Student Body
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2,581 Undergraduate Students
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163 Graduate Students
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9:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
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$1.7B Endowment
Global Network
Top States
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Texas
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California
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Colorado
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Oklahoma
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Louisiana
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New Mexico
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Arizona
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Oregon
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Washington
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Tennessee
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Florida
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Illinois
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Missouri
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Massachusetts
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New York
Top Countries
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Ecuador
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Vietnam
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Mexico
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United Kingdom
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Guatemala
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Honduras
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China
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Costa Rica
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Nepal
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South Korea
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Brazil
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Canada
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Colombia
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India
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Pakistan
Community Partnerships
At Trinity, we are committed to the practice of intentional inclusion, and we know that access is measured not only financially but also academically, socially, and emotionally.
As students may come from historically underrepresented backgrounds or be the first in their family to pursue higher education, we want them to know that we have resources and initiatives in place to support them throughout their time at Trinity and beyond.
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Trinity University is a proud IMPACT Partner with YES Prep Public Schools, with more than 50 YES Prep alumni that have attended Trinity over the course of our partnership.
Eligibility: All IMPACT eligible students at a YES Prep campus are automatically considered under the partnership. No additional application is required.
Financial guarantee:
- Meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need
- Minimize loan indebtedness by limiting student borrowing to the annual federal direct subsidized loan
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Trinity and SAISD founded the TCI to help make a Trinity education financially accessible to all SAISD students
Eligibility: All students from SAISD are automatically considered under the partnership. No additional application is required.
Financial guarantee:
- Meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need
- Minimize loan indebtedness by limiting student borrowing to the annual federal direct subsidized loan
Visit Trinity
The Office of Admissions is excited to welcome you to campus and learn more about your college search.
We encourage you to register for one of our visit options, or get in touch directly with one of our admissions counselors. We can't wait to meet you in person, online, or over the phone!
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Contact Your Admissions Counselor
We are excited to answer your questions about the first-year application process.
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Brad Durchslag ’99
Associate Director for Dallas/Ft. Worth Recruitment
bdurchsl@kingpaq.com
210-999-7588
Oklahoma and Texas (Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas & Fort Worth Metroplex, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo)
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Hillary Everts ’14
Assistant Director of Admissions
heverts@kingpaq.com
210-999-8549
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas (San Antonio), and Transfer Students
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Nicole Fratto Garcia '13
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
nfrattoo@kingpaq.com
210-999-7275
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern California, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and Legacy Students and Families
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Kindel Hollis '07
Associate Director and Coordinator for International Admissions
khollis@kingpaq.com
210-999-7207
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Africa, Asia (East and North), Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and International Students studying in the U.S.
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Daniela Molina ’20
Admissions Counselor
dmolina@kingpaq.com
210-999-7207
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Africa (Central, West, and South), the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, and South Asia
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Kari Petersen '23
Admissions Counselor
kpeterse@kingpaq.com
210-999-9682
Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas (San Antonio, Waco, Temple, Killeen, Tyler)
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Gail Roberson
Director of Admissions for Houston Recruitment
groberso@kingpaq.com
210-999-8209
Texas {Houston [West, Central, and North])
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Alisandra Sanchez
Admissions Counselor
asanch10@kingpaq.com
210-999-8223
Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Texas (Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley)
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Elena Wilson '17
Assistant Director & Coordinator of Athletic Recruitment
ewilson@kingpaq.com
210-999-8025
Hawaii, Southern California, Student-Athletes and Transfer Students
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Landon Wimberley
Admissions Counselor
lwimberl@kingpaq.com
210-999-7279
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas (Killeen, Temple, Tyler, and Waco)
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Sarah Yaccino ’16, M’18
Admissions Counselor
syaccino@kingpaq.com
210-999-7271
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas (Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio), Wisconsin, Latin America (excluding Mexico), and South Asia (including India)
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