Forbes Names Trinity the No. 23 Liberal Arts University in the Nation

Forbes has listed Trinity University as the No. 23 Liberal Arts University in the nation. This ranking reflects a 23-spot jump from last year. In addition, Forbes has listed Trinity as one of the top 100 colleges in the nation. Coming in at No. 95, this ranking reflects a leap up 70 spots from the University’s ranking of No. 165 last year. Forbes also listed Trinity as the No. 59 Private College in the nation, a 32-spot jump from last year, and No. 20 in the South, a 14-spot jump from last year.

Forbes rankings reflect how Trinity has defined its place as a University on the rise on the national stage. Trinity has the resources to compete alongside other national universities and the close-knit environment to make it stand out. Trinity’s small liberal arts environment gives its students unmatched access to the resources and opportunities usually only available at large public universities or research institutions. The University’s dedication to prioritizing hands-on learning and undergraduate research ensures that students don’t just get to know their professors—they get to work alongside them.

Similarly, Trinity’s robust academic and wellness support services allow Trinity students to have a more personalized college experience, where they know they can thrive in whatever path they choose. Trinity’s funded internship opportunities and faculty-led study abroad programs allow students to strengthen themselves as both local and global citizens in a way that doesn’t burden them financially or academically. Our 120+ student organizations, 18 varsity athletics teams, and vast fine arts offerings empower students to explore their extracurricular passions with those who share their interests and define their Trinity experience.

To create their 2025 list of America’s Top Colleges, Forbes analyzed a list of thousands of U.S. colleges ordered by their Carnegie Classification. From there, they evaluated the schools using data from federal education databases Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, software and data company Payscale, public policy think tank Third Way, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, and some of Forbes’ own lists. From there, the remaining colleges were ranked according to alumni salary, debt, graduation rate, the Forbes American Leaders List, return on investment, retention rate, and academic success.

All in all, a Trinity education presents our students with the resources and opportunities to bring learning to life and the supportive and inclusive environment where they can be challenged, they can be uplifted, and they can thrive.

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