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Aug. 15, 2008

Trinity University featured in 2009 Edition of “Best 368 Colleges” by The Princeton Review

SAN ANTONIO – Trinity University has been included in the 2009 edition of The Best 368 Colleges, published by The Princeton Review, a New York-based education services company that selects only about 15 percent of the four-year colleges in America and two Canadian colleges for its annual ranking.

Robert Franek, author of The Princeton Review, said schools were chosen primarily for their outstanding academics and were grouped into categories based on what students think about the colleges and universities. Editors also sought to have a wide representation of colleges reflecting a range of region, size, selectivity, and character, he said.

“We also compile rating scores in eight categories based on institutional data we collect.  We believe college applicants need to know far more about schools than an academic ranking to identify which colleges may be best for them.  It's all about the fit.” Mr. Franek said.

The guide features two-page profiles of the schools which include student comments on their colleges. Students reported on Trinity’s “diversity of good programs” which highlighted the science, pre-med, and arts programs, as well as the campus radio and television station and a “really great business program.” One student said, “It’s rare to have such a well-rounded school of this size” with a diverse population, small classes, and active social scene in addition to a top-notch curriculum.

“There’s something for everyone,” according to another student, who appreciated Trinity’s “ability to really get to know our professors and the administration and to work up to leadership positions and opportunities…no one holds your hand here, yet everyone really has the drive to do well.”

Along with individual profiles of selected schools, The Princeton Review college guide features rankings on various aspects of campus life. Trinity was included in the list titled “Dorms Like Palaces.” The University also was lauded for a “great library” and “great computer facilities.”

The Princeton Review is known for its test-prep courses and is not affiliated with Princeton University. Schools do not pay fees to be included in the Review.  

Trinity University, founded in 1869, is one of the nation’s top private undergraduate institutions. Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students.

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