Trinity University

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.

Trinity University Highlights

Where 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)

Students

The 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)

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 Meals

Trinity 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 Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Trinity University is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Trinity University Admissions (2008-2009)

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