- Acceptance rate: 29% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 658–740 reading and writing, 640–730 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 30–34 composite
- Average net price: $31,806 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Trinity College reported: an acceptance rate of 29% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 30–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Trinity College reviews each application.
Trinity College GPA requirements
Trinity College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Trinity College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Trinity College acceptance rate
Trinity College admitted 2,182 of 7,460 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 29%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Trinity College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Hartford, Connecticut, with 2,204 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Trinity College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 658 | 715 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 690 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 29 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 33 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1415 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Trinity College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Trinity College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,806 a year at Trinity College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Trinity College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Trinity College admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How selective is Trinity College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Trinity College admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Trinity College's acceptance rate?
Trinity College's acceptance rate was 29% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,182 of 7,460 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Trinity College students have?
The middle 50% of Trinity College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 658–740 in reading and writing and 640–730 in math; ACT composite 30–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Trinity College?
Trinity College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Trinity College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Trinity College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Trinity College?
It's one factor among several: Trinity College requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Trinity College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,806 a year at Trinity College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Trinity College look at legacy status?
Yes. Trinity College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Trinity College?
Yes. Trinity College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Trinity College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Trinity CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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