Trinity Washington University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. median debt is moderately high. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Trinity Washington University is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia with approximately 1,414 undergraduate students enrolled. Trinity Washington University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,302 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $43,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Trinity Washington University is a private Catholic university in Washington, D.C., United States. It was founded as Trinity College by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1897 as the nation's first Catholic liberal arts college for women. Trinity was chartered by an Act of Congress on August 20, 1897. An elite collegian institution in its early life, the college faced declining enrollment by the 1980s. It began recruiting local underprivileged students. It was renamed Trinity Washington University in 2004.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the near-universal acceptance rate and low average net price of $12,233/year make this an accessible option for students who need affordability, and the DC location opens real doors for internships and networking. However, the 44% graduation rate is a genuine concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $43,100 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to think carefully about major and career focus. Worth considering if cost is the priority and you're a self-motivated student, but have an honest conversation about what support systems you'll need to be in that graduating half.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,414 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20017-1094
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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