UNIVERSITY · CDS 2022-2023
Trinity University (San Antonio)
San Antonio, TX 2,518 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
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Accept
26.0%
Yield
18.5%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1340–1510
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
670–740
SAT Math (mid 50%)
670–770
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
31–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
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
$51,912
Total COA
$67,402
Avg need-based aid
$46,155
Avg merit award
$24,489
Net price after avg need aid
$21,247
Trinity (SA) meets 0.88% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Trustees' Scholarship
$18,000 – $30,000 / yr (renewable)
President's Scholarship
$18,000 – $30,000 / yr (renewable)
Dean's Scholarship
$18,000 – $30,000 / yr (renewable)
Trinity Tower Scholarship
$51,912 – $51,912 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Trinity (SA)'s AP Policy
Trinity University awards credit for most AP examination scores of 4 or 5. Credit is granted automatically upon receipt of official score reports. Some exams may require a score of 5 for credit, and some may have limitations on the amount of credit awarded.
Min score
4
Credit cap
32 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 GPAImportant
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Trinity University is a transformational liberal arts and sciences university with selected professional and pre-professional programs.
Distilled Themes
transformational liberal arts and sciencesprofessional and pre-professional programsacademic and professional excellenceinnovationlives of meaning and purpose
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Trinity is a top-tier liberal arts college in Texas, with a strong focus on undergraduate research and experiential learning.
- 02They are looking for students who are intellectually curious and engaged in their communities.
- 03A strong academic record is important, but they also value students with unique talents and experiences.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a genuine interest in Trinity's unique interdisciplinary curriculum.
- 02Highlight your leadership experience and commitment to community service.
- 03Showcase your intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in the school
- A generic application that doesn't speak to Trinity's specific programs and values
- A weak academic record, particularly in core subjects
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Pathways Curriculum; Entrepreneurship Program; McNair Scholars Program; ArtsLettersand Enterprise (ALE); Center for the Sciences and Innovation
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
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 1, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Feb 1, 2026
→ Mar 1, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Feb 1, 2026
→ Mar 15, 2026
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 (N/A)
TrackedWeight: Unknown
Trinity University explicitly states that strong interest is an influential factor in their decision-making process.
What they watch
- Applying ED
- Campus visit
Coach action
Apply Early Decision and visit the campus to demonstrate strong interest.
Provenance