Trinity University

San Antonio, Texas, United States · Est. 1869 · Liberal Arts College

Private liberal arts college in San Antonio with 150+ years of excellence and a 125-acre National Historic Landmark campus.

  • Founded April 20, 1869 by Cumberland Presbyterians as a merger of three colleges
  • Private nonprofit liberal arts college; 2,633 students (2,490 undergrad, 143 grad)
  • Located in San Antonio, Texas on 125-acre campus built on former limestone quarry
  • Ranked #37 nationally in liberal arts (U.S. News 2025–26); #82 overall by Forbes
  • 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio; 98% of faculty hold Ph.D. or terminal degree
  • Offers 56 majors, 62 minors, and 6 graduate programs across four schools

Academics

Trinity University follows a liberal arts and sciences curriculum through four schools offering 56 majors, 62 minors, and 6 graduate programs in accounting, teaching, school psychology, school administration, and health care administration. The university maintains an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 288 full-time faculty members, 98% of whom hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree. Within five years of graduation, 75% of students attend graduate school, with 39% enrolling immediately after earning their bachelor's degree. About 47% of the student body studies abroad in over 35 countries.

Campus & Student Life

The 125-acre Skyline Campus, designed by architect O'Neil Ford and designated a National Historic Landmark District, features distinctive red-brick architecture modeled after an Italian village. Key facilities include the 164,000-square-foot Elizabeth Huth Coates Library with over 1 million volumes, the Center for Sciences and Innovation (LEED Gold certified), Laurie Auditorium seating 2,865, and the Margarite B. Parker Chapel with the largest pipe organ in South Texas. Students participate in over 100 organizations, including 18 Greek organizations, and compete in NCAA Division III athletics through the Southern Athletic Association.

Admissions

For the class of 2028, Trinity received 12,506 applications with a 26% acceptance rate. Enrolled freshmen had SAT scores of 1300–1470 and ACT scores of 30–34. The student body represents 47 U.S. states and 58 countries, with 38.9% students of color and approximately 98% receiving financial aid. Full-time undergraduate tuition is $53,676 for 2024–25, with room and board adding $14,750.

Outcomes & Recognition

Trinity is ranked #37 in national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report (2025–26), #82 overall by Forbes, and #1 in Texas by Niche. The Michael Neidorff School of Business ranks #27 nationally and #1 in Texas for undergraduate business programs. Trinity is recognized as #33 in the nation for most supportive alumni network and #1 in Texas for alumni employment rate.

Founded
1869
Type
Liberal Arts College
Courses
14
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationPresbyterian Church (USA) — historically connected member of Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
Websitehttps://www.trinity.edu/
HousingAvailable
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Quick stats

Courses offered
14
Avg career outcomes
$71.7K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources