At a glance
Average net price
$34,832
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
83.8%
Admission rate
29%
Undergrad size
2,146
In-state tuition
$70,770
Out-of-state tuition
$70,770
Cost of attendance
$87,840
Median earnings (10y)
$90,779
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,415
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 90.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Heavily focused on social sciences (58% of credentials).
- STEM27%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences58%
- Social sciences36.8%~789 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.6%~250 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.1%~217 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering5.1%~109 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.9%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.6%~76 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.4%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.1%~44 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.1%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 212 | $61,320 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 161 | $57,856 | $25,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 79 | $50,564 | $23,161 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $32,400 | $22,944 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | $41,078 | $22,592 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 54 | $37,188 | $24,022 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | $68,750 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 50 | $35,376 | $26,190 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 37 | $36,115 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 31 | $27,558 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 9 | $44,657 | $23,927 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Graduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Master's | 3 | $45,827 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Trinity College
Trinity College is a mid-sized institution located in Hartford, Connecticut, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,146 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Trinity College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,832 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,770 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,840 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 83.8%, a strong completion outcome. 90.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $90,779 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Trinity College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (58% of credentials), stem (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Trinity College accepts 29% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,415. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Hartford, Connecticut (city), Trinity College draws students from across Connecticut and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Trinity College
Q.How much does Trinity College cost?
The average net price at Trinity College is $34,832 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,840.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Trinity College?
Trinity College has a 6-year graduation rate of 83.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Trinity College?
Trinity College admits 29% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Trinity College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Trinity College graduate earns $90,779 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Trinity College?
Published tuition is $70,770 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Trinity College located?
Trinity College is located in Hartford, Connecticut (ZIP 06106).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Trinity College at their official website.