For the application year 2024, Trinity University has an overall acceptance rate of 25.91%, accepting 3,241 out of 12,506 applicants. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is not available, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches the overall rate at 25.91%. The transfer acceptance rate stands at 34.9%, with 67 out of 192 applicants admitted. The university's SAT scores range from a 25th percentile of 1300 to a 75th percentile of 1470, with an average GPA of 3.75. Historically, the acceptance rates have seen a decline from 30.51% in 2022 to the current rate, and waitlist acceptance has varied, with a recent 5.61% rate for the current year.

Trinity University’s overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 25.91%, with 12,506 applicants and 3,241 accepted. This represents a decrease from the 28.15% acceptance rate in 2023, where 11,425 applied and 3,217 were admitted. Looking at previous years, the acceptance rates have been in steady decline from 33.72% in 2021 and 30.51% in 2022, indicating an increasingly competitive admissions environment. In 2023, the Early Action acceptance rate was significantly higher at 58.7%, contrasting sharply with the Regular Decision rate of 13.9%, highlighting the benefits of applying early.
Trinity University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 5.61%, with 1,870 students offered a position on the wait list and 105 ultimately accepted. This marks a decline from the 6.46% rate seen in 2023, where 1,487 were offered and 96 accepted. Historical data reflects a significant drop from 8.47% in 2020, when 850 were offered and 72 accepted, illustrating an overall trend of decreasing acceptance rates in recent years. The fluctuation in these figures indicates a tightening of opportunities for wait listed applicants at Trinity.
Trinity University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 34.9%, with 67 applicants accepted out of 192. This rate shows a decrease from the previous years, where it was as high as 41.44% in 2020 and 37.04% in 2021. Historically, the acceptance rate has fluctuated, reaching 32.93% for the Class of 2027 and 34.87% for the Class of 2026. The average GPA of accepted transfer students remains strong at 3.0, indicating a competitive applicant pool.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 47.85% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25.69% |
| Black/African American | 5.08% |
| Two or more races | 6.31% |
| Asian | 9.54% |