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Trinity College

Hartford, CT·Private nonprofit·2,193 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $74,300 within 10 years; strong 83% graduation rate.

34%
Accept
2,193
Students
$35,009
Net Price
83%
Grad Rate
$74,300
Earnings
10 yr
$21,000
Debt

About This School

Trinity College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hartford, Connecticut with approximately 2,193 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 34% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $35,009 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $74,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

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This is a strong option for students drawn to a small liberal arts experience in New England — the 91% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll tend to stick around and feel supported, and median earnings of $74,300 at 10 years out are solid for a school this size. The 34% acceptance rate makes it selective without being a long shot, and median debt of $21,000 at graduation is manageable relative to those earnings. The main concern worth weighing is Hartford's urban environment, which some students love and others find limiting, and the $35,009 average net price is real money — make sure the aid package is genuinely competitive before committing.

Founded
1546
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Social Sciences40%
Biological Sciences11%
Psychology9%
English5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Engineering4%
Computer Science2%
Physical Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Isaac NewtonLord ByronJawaharlal NehruFrancis BaconNiels BohrBertrand RussellCharles IIIErnest RutherfordLudwig WittgensteinJames Clerk MaxwellVladimir NabokovGeorge VI

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1396
Reading 75th %ile730
Math 75th %ile730

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$67,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,420
Avg Net Price
$35,009
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants15%
Median debt at graduation$21,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
83%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
91%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$74,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$52,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$74,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,193 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Trinity College

300 Summit St

Hartford, CT 06106-3100

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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