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Trinity University, also known as TU, was established in 1869 in Tehuacana, Texas, United States. It was founded by Cumberland Presbyterians. In 1902, the university was relocated to Waxahachie, Texas. Later in 1942, TU moved to its current location, which was originally the campus of the University of San Antonio. The university campus spreads across an area of more than 110 acres in San Antonio, Texas. TU offers more than 35 majors and over 45 minors in diverse areas of study and records an enrollment of over 2,600 students every year. It attracts students from more than 60 countries all over the world.
TU has several social fraternities and sororities such as Iota Chi Rho, Gamma Chi Delta, Omega Phi, Zeta Chi, Kappa Kappa Delta, Chi Delta Tau, Phi Sigma Chi, Chi Beta Epsilon, Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Chi Lambda, and Sigma Theta Tau.
TU competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and are a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Trinity Tigers.
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Campus LocationOne Trinity Place San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 USA Main Tel: (210) 999-7011 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Trinity University HighlightsWhere Trinity University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, medical adminstration, music, and media.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Selective admissions.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 544 | 55 | | Master | 105 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Trinity University was 2,686 in 2007-2008 (2,613 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%. 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 (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 26,834 | | Room | $ 6,465 | | Board | $ 3,820 | | Books and supplies | $ 950 | | Other | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid: Trinity University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsTrinity University provides on-campus housing for 1,829 of its 2,613 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Trinity University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Trinity University is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Trinity University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 55% | | Women | 61% | | All | 58% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 590-690 | | Math | 610-690 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (6 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (163 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (5 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (50 awarded) - Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (26 awarded) FINE ARTS (7 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS (148 awarded) - Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- European Studies/Civilization
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS (11 awarded) MEDIA (45 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (37 awarded) - Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE (14 awarded) MUSIC (12 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
- Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (11 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (57 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (42 awarded) - Psychology
- School Psychology
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