First-Year Tigers
Applications for the Class of 2027 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)
With high school students suddenly unable to take the standardized tests required by many colleges and universities due to cancellations in test dates, Trinity University has introduced a test-optional policy for all first-year applicants in Fall 2021, Fall 2022, and Fall 2023. Applicants will no longer be 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.
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.
Admitted Class of 2026:
- HS GPA Average unweighted (academic solids): 3.79
- ACT Middle 50%: 30-34
- SAT Middle 50%: 1340-1470
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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ApplyTexas Application |
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Coalition Application |
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Class of 2026 Admissions Profile
Applicants
11,463
Applications
31%
Admit Rate
655
Enrolled Students
Middle 50% of Admitted Students
1340-1470
SAT
30-34
ACT
3.7-4.0
GPA
Enrolled Students
67.6%
Public School
30.5%
Private School
1.9%
Other
Trinity University Student Profile
Student Body
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2,570 Undergraduate Students
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180 Graduate Students
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9:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
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80+% pursue internships or undergraduate research
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25% involved in Fine Arts
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23% Student-athletes
Global Network
Top States
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Texas
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California
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Colorado
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Louisiana
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Oklahoma
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Missouri
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Illinois
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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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Alabama
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Massachusetts
Top Countries
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Ecuador
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Mexico
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Vietnam
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United Kingdom
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Japan
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China
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Guatemala
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Honduras
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Iceland
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Canada
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Nepal
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Costa Rica
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South Korea
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India
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Taiwan
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!

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@trinity.edu
210-999-7588
Oklahoma and Texas (Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas & Fort Worth Metroplex, Killeen, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Temple, Tyler, and Waco)

Hillary Everts ’14
Assistant Director of Admissions
heverts@trinity.edu
210-999-8549
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas (San Antonio), and Transfer Students

Nicole Fratto Garcia '13
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
nfrattoo@trinity.edu
210-999-7275
Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Northern California, Utah, Wyoming, and Legacy Students and Families

Kindel Hollis '07
Associate Director and Coordinator for International Admissions
khollis@trinity.edu
210-999-7207
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Africa, New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont), Asia (East, Central, and South East), Canada, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and International Students studying in the U.S.

Michaela Alcorn ’16
Assistant Director of Admissions
mknipp@trinity.edu
210-999-8223
Southern United States (Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee), Texas (Austin, El Paso, and YES Prep Schools)

Daniela Molina ’20
Admissions Counselor
dmolina@trinity.edu
210-999-7272
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas (Austin, Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Houston [South, East and Northeast]) and Mexico

Gail Roberson
Director of Admissions for Houston Recruitment
groberso@trinity.edu
210-999-8209
Houston (West, Central, and North)

Elena Wilson '17
Assistant Director & Coordinator of Athletic Recruitment
ewilson@trinity.edu
210-999-8025
Hawaii, Southern California, Student-Athletes and Transfer Students

Sarah Yaccino ’16, M’18
Admissions Counselor
syaccino@trinity.edu
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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