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Trine University

Tri-State University is a private university located in Angola, Indiana. The university was renamed ‘Trine University’ in 2008 in order to represent itself as a premier private institution. The university was founded in 1884, and today its campus covers more than 400 acres. It offers over 30 programs on the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels in subjects like engineering, mathematics, science, computer science and communication. It is organized into several academic schools:

  • Franks School of Education
  • Jannen School of Arts and Sciences
  • Ketner School of Business
  • School of Professional Studies

The Cycling Club, Delta Chi and Drama Club are some of the onsite clubs operated by the students.

Campus Location

1 University Ave
Angola, IN 46703-1764
USA
Main Tel: (260) 665-4100
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Trine University Highlights

Where Trine University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in engineering, security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of students.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor18638
Associate389
Master11

Students

The student enrollment at Trine University was 1,337 in 2007 (1,254 full-time equivalent).

About 76% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 24% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 22,250
Room and board$ 6,500
Books and supplies$ 1,400
Other$ 4,080

Financial Aid: Trine University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  10
Without tenure; tenure not available  57

Housing and Meals

Trine University provides on-campus housing for 905 of its 1,254 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Trine University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Trine University is in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Trine University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men74%
Women72%
All74%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal440-540
Math490-610

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
  • Business/Commerce
  • Finance
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Health Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (61 awarded)

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technology

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (2 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (1 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded)

  • Health and Physical Education
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SCIENCE (5 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

  • Psychology

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