Trinity College
Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut 06106-3100
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings
Trinity College is a private institution in Hartford with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1396, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $90,779 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,009.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 19th century Trinity College founder Thomas Church Brownell Bishop Thomas Brownell opened "Washington College" in 1824 to nine male students and the vigorous protest of Yale alumni.
- •The college was renamed "Trinity College" in 1845; the original campus consisted of two Greek Revival buildings.
- •Although the college sold its land overlooking the Park River and Bushnell Park in 1872, it did not complete its move to its Gallows Hill campus until 1878.
- •By 1889, the library contained 30,000 volumes, and the school graduated over 900 students.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1396
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 15
Decision by Mid-December
Early Decision II (Binding)
January 1
Decision by Mid-February
Regular Decision
January 15
Decision by Late March
Supplemental essays required.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,000
Academics
Research: Summer research funding available through various programs
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
95% positive outcome rate for recent graduates (employment or graduate school)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Campus Life
Trinity competes in NESCAC as the Bantams
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Amtrak
Hartford Union Station 2 miles
Walkability
Walkable campus; urban location
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Hartford
Connecticut's capital with museums, theaters, and the historic State Capitol building
Wadsworth Atheneum
America's oldest continuously operating public art museum
Bushnell Park
Historic urban park with carousel and performance venues
Days out near Hartford
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Hartford, from real bookable tour times.
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst CollegeBig and small25 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days