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Summary
Trine University is a private institution that was founded in 1884. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,779, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 400 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Trine University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), 32. Its tuition and fees are $26,730 (2011-12).
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Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development, through professionally-focused learning opportunities, preparing graduates to succeed, lead and serve. Trine University's 1900 students study engineering, technology, business, teacher education, computer science, sciences and mathematics, criminal justice, golf management, sport management, and psychology in a small town learning environment characterized by caring and helpful faculty members dedicated to teaching. In the Allen School of Engineering and Technology, programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering are ABET-accredited. In the Franks School of Education, all teacher education programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education/Office of Educator Licensing and Development and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). In the Ketner School of Business, the majors in accounting, golf management, finance, management, and marketing are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Cooperative Education Program (alternating semesters of classes and major-related work) as well as internships help prepare our students for successful careers. Within six months of graduation, more than 94 percent are employed in their major field. Nearly half of our students participate in one or more of the 21 intercollegiate men's and women's athletic teams (M/W Lacrosse was recently added). Zollner Golf Course, an 18 hole course on our campus, has hosted several national intercollegiate golf championships. Over the last three years, seven new apartment-style residence halls ($22 million) and the University Center and Center for Online Technology ($15.5 million) were opened and a major renovation of C. W. Sponsel Administrative Center ($3.1 million) was completed. The University recently completed a new recreational center with a 200 meter indoor track and four tennis courts ($.35 milllion) and currently has under construction a new football stadium ($4 million). |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $20,979,317 |
Applying
When applying to Trine University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 1. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 74.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 75% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 1 |
Academic Life
Trine University has 47.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Trine University include: Engineering, General; Business/Commerce, General; Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration; Psychology, General; and Education, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 70.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 27% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Trine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,779, with a gender distribution of 64.8 percent male students and 35.2 percent female students. 85.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 15.0 percent of students live off campus. Trine University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,791 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Trine University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and placement service. Trine University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Trine University, 86 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Trine University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 86% - High |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Trine University, 71.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,577.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $26,730 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,800 (2011-12) - Medium |
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