Trine University-Fort Wayne
Location and Contact Information
9910 Dupont Circle Drive EastFort Wayne, IN 46825
USA
Main Tel: (260) 483-4949
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Trine University at Fort Wayne is a satellite campus of Trine University, which was established in 1884 as the Tri-State Normal College and later named Tri-State University. It was renamed Trine University in 2008. Trine' Fort Wayne, IN campus opened in 1994. It is a private, four-year institution offering associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in criminal justice, accounting and business administration. Trine Fort Wayne also offers distance learning courses to students.
Trine University-Fort Wayne encourages students to participate in sports like football, basketball and cross country. Sports teams at Trine University are nicknamed the Thunder. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations, including the Drama Club, the Habitat for Humanity and Alpha Sigma Phi. The Fort Wayne campus offers job placement assistance as well.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and business and management.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,152 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Trine Fort Wayne participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $9,167 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 100% | $4,731 |
| Pell Grant | 100% | $4,731 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 100% | $4,436 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 100% | $9,500 |
| Federal Loan | 100% | $9,500 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Trine University-Fort Wayne:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trine University-South Bend | Mishawaka, IN | 78 |
| 2 | Leech Lake Tribal College | Cass Lake, MN | 228 |
| 3 | Bay Mills Community College | Brimley, MI | 501 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences | Tulsa, OK | 68 |
| 5 | Kilian Community College | Sioux Falls, SD | 330 |
| 6 | San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus | Calexico, CA | 971 |
| 7 | Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | 492 |
| 8 | Florida Keys Community College | Key West, FL | 1,208 |
| 9 | University of Montana-Helena College of Technology | Helena, MT | 1,180 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 64 | 6 |
| Master | 9 | 1 |
| Associate | 1 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 200 in 2009-2010 (179 full-time equivalent).
About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.
Students under 25 years old represent 16% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
Trine Fort Wayne offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology