Trine University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,950

2.71% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,355

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

85.5%

3,988 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,646

55.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.6%

407 Graduates

About

Trine University is a higher education institution located in Steuben County, IN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Trine University were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (54 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (48 degrees), and CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (35 degrees).

In 2024, 667 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Trine University. 48.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (581 degrees), 22.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Trine University is $35,950, which is $7,772 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Trine University is $35,950, which is $7,772 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,355.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending Trine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,950

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trine University was $35,950. The cost of tuition at Trine University is $7,772 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Trine University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,355

2024 Value

0.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Trine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,355. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Trine University grew by 0.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Trine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,225

Room and Board

$1,010

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Trine University was of $10,225 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.64% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,010. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.18% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Trine University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Trine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Trine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Trine University received 3,988 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.78% annual growth. Out of those 3,988 applicants, 3,409 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.5% acceptance rate.

There were 4,646 students enrolled at Trine University in 2024. 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Trine University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,409

Accepted Out of 3,988

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Trine University was 85.5% (3,409 admissions from 3,988 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.78%, while admissions declined by 1.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Trine University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage (2021)

348

Scores Submitted (2021)

56% of enrolled first-time students at Trine University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Trine University had a total enrollment of 4,646 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Trine University is 2,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,084. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Trine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Trine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.4% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.52% Black or African American, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Trine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.7%), followed by White Female (32.6%) and Black or African American Male (3.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.6%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trine University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,646 students. The full-time enrollment at Trine University is 2,562 and the part-time enrollment is 2,084. This means that 55.1% of students enrolled at Trine University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Trine University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Trine University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Trine University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Trine University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,689 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
330 enrolled students
Black or African American
210 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Trine University is 79.4% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.52% Black or African American, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 102 students (2.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 21 fewer women than men received degrees from Trine University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Trine University is white (581 degrees awarded). There were 22.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Trine University is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (54 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (48 degrees) and CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (35 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Trine University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees awarded), Engineering (155 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trine University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,519,601 people), Software developers (534,940 people), Secondary school teachers (505,764 people), Other managers (466,926 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (387,937 people).

The most specialized majors at Trine University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees awarded), Engineering (155 degrees), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Education (104 degrees), and Protective Services (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trine University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Trine University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees awarded), Engineering (155 degrees), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Education (104 degrees), and Protective Services (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trine University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,818,755 people), Computer Systems Design (584,771 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (491,110 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (424,556 people), and Construction (419,016 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Trine University.

Most Common (2024)

Surgical Technologist
7 degrees awarded
General Studies
2 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Trine University was Surgical Technologist with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Trine University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

344

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

323

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 344 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (323).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Trine University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 47 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 5.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Trine University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
581 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Trine University is white (581 degrees awarded). There were 22.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

1.65% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
305 degrees awarded
White Male
285 degrees awarded
White Female
276 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Trine University is white male (305 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (285 degrees).

Operations

Trine University has an endowment valued at nearly $79.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.2M (12.9%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Trine University had a total salary expenditure of 103M. Trine University employs 83 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Trine University are Male Assistant professor (43), Female Assistant professor (40), and Female Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trine University are: Service, with 178 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 54 employees.

Endowment

$79.1M

2024 Endowment

61.1%

growth from 2023

Trine University has an endowment valued at about $79.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Trine University grew 61.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.7M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Trine University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.4M

2024 Salaries

20%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Trine University paid a median of $37.4M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 20% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.84% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13.2M

Instructional Salaries

166

Number of Employees

In 2024, Trine University paid a total of $13.2M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trine University were Service with 178 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 54 employees.

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