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30.5%Acceptance
$51,352Tuition
2,518Students
82%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$71,668Earnings
#6 in TexasPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Presbyterian Church (USA)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$51,352
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,352
Average Net Price
$23,650
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,472
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,472
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,824
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,954
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$243/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
86.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
29.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $14,184
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,334
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,774
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,156
$110,001+ $35,186

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Cost Overview

Most Trinity families pay around $23,650 annually after financial aid, not the $51,352 sticker price. Low-income families with under $30,000 in earnings pay just $14,184 per year. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $15,774 annually. Wealthy families above $110,000 still pay $35,186 after aid. Over four years, typical costs total $94,600.

Trinity graduates leave with a median debt of $22,954, translating to $243 monthly payments. With median earnings of $71,668 ten years out, graduates earn enough to handle these payments comfortably. The university's Presbyterian heritage emphasizes financial stewardship alongside academic excellence. Only 29% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs upfront.

Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. Trinity meets significant need for families earning under $75,000, making this top liberal arts education surprisingly accessible.

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