Trinity Washington University

Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1897 as a Catholic women’s college. The college was founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. During the 1960s, the first male students were admitted into the college's evening and weekend programs. It gained university status on September 10, 2004. Trinity enrolls approximately 2,000 students every year and is made up of the following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Professional Studies

Trinity Washington University has several fraternities and sororities including Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Pi Eta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Psi Chi, and Beta Kappa Chi. In addition, the university is home to over 20 student organizations such as the Campus Activities Association, Student Government Associatio, Black Student Alliance, Environmental Science Club, International Student Association, Women in Math Science and Engineering, and Film Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,630 in 2007-2008 (1,243 full-time equivalent).

About 2% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 98% of the class.

Undergrads are 60% of enrolled students and graduate students are 40%.

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

Among freshmen students, 89% are full-time and 11% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Trinity Washington University provides on-campus housing for 275 of its 1,243 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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

Athletics

The school is in the Independent Northeast Region for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)