UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Trinity College (Hartford, CT)
Hartford, CT 2,204 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
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Accept
16.7%
Yield
43.5%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1298–1470
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
658–740
SAT Math (mid 50%)
640–730
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
30–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE53% in top tenth of high school graduating class
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$67,650
Total COA
$89,660
Avg need-based aid
$59,000
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$30,660
Trinity meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Presidential Scholarship
Bicentennial Scholarship
1823 Scholarship
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Trinity's AP Policy
Trinity awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. A maximum of nine course credits can be awarded. In most cases, these credits do not count toward major or minor requirements but can be used as elective credit toward graduation.
Min score
4
Credit cap
36 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
Distilled Themes
Engagement with scholarship and the creative artsConnection to a diverse community of learningTransformation through the liberal arts and urban life
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Trinity values students who take initiative and are not afraid to engage with complex ideas and the world around them.
- 02They are looking for students who will contribute to their diverse community and take advantage of the opportunities Hartford offers.
- 03A successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to be transformed by their college experience and to, in turn, transform the world around them.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to engage in rigorous academic work.
- 02Highlight experiences that show a commitment to community and a desire to connect with others from different backgrounds.
- 03Articulate a vision for how a Trinity education will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Trinity's specific programs or location
- An application that feels generic and does not speak to Trinity's unique mission and values
- A failure to show how you will contribute to the Trinity community
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Human Rights Studies; Public Policy and Law; Urban Studies; Engineering (B.S. and B.A.); Neuroscience
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Decision release is mid-December.
Nov 15, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Decision release is mid-February.
Jan 15, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decision release is late March.
Jan 15, 2026
→ Mar 31, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Trinity College considers demonstrated interest and encourages applicants to interview.
What they watch
- Optional interview
Coach action
Schedule an interview to demonstrate your interest in Trinity College.
Provenance