Trinity to Enroll Record First-Year Class

 Trinity University anticipates an entering class of around 680 first-year students, the largest in the school's history.  Despite a year of uncertainty brought on by the tragic events of Sept. 11  and a weak economy, the University had an unprecedented response to its offers of admissions.  “We are most pleased with the academic profile and geographic representation of our incoming class,” said Chris Ellertson, Trinity’s dean of admissions and financial aid. “In the wake of a lot of uncertainty this year, we redoubled our recruitment efforts in markets outside Texas to maintain the geographic and ethnic diversity of our student body.”

 The result: Trinity experienced a 17 percent increase in applications, with more than 3,100 students applying for a first-year opening.  The entering class will be more geographically diverse than in previous years.  Students will attend from 40 states; the top 10 states (excluding Texas) by enrolled students are New Mexico, California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Arizona, Oregon, and New York.  In addition, 18 percent represent cultural or ethnic diversity. The entering class also has a strong academic profile, with improved course preparation and grades, and average SAT scores of 1282. 

 Class of 2006 Facts:

·         Best year in Trinity history for applications (16.5% increase):  3,108

·         Best yield from admitted to deposited students in Trinity history:  33.6%  (+1.3% from last year)

·         Largest class in school history:  692 first-year deposits (640 spots) and 40 transfer deposits (25-30 spots) [as of Aug. 2]; anticipate at least 680 first-year and 35 transfers by census day

·         Strong academic preparation and performance (GPA around 3.5; 75% in top 20% of class; average SAT 1282)

·         Increased out-of-state students from 28.4% to 32% (+3.6%)

·         52% females and 48% males. (Increased male deposits (+1.6%))

·         18% represent cultural or ethnic diversity

 If you would like more information about Trinity’s Class of 2006, please contact Sharon Jones Schweitzer at (210) 999-8406 or email sjones@trinity.edu.