Trinity University Acceptance Rate
San Antonio, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,425
- Admitted
- 3,217
- Yield
- 20.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Trinity University's acceptance rate has fallen from 48.4% in 2014–15 to 28.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,502 to 11,425 (+108%) over that period.
Its 28.2% rate makes Trinity University more selective than about 93% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 97%.
Trinity University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,502 | 2,664 | 48.4% | 655 |
| 2015–16 | 5,563 | 2,672 | 48% | 602 |
| 2016–17 | 7,255 | 2,950 | 40.7% | 662 |
| 2017–18 | 7,663 | 2,946 | 38.4% | 642 |
| 2018–19 | 8,654 | 2,956 | 34.2% | 690 |
| 2019–20 | 9,864 | 2,837 | 28.8% | 646 |
| 2020–21 | 9,394 | 3,158 | 33.6% | 634 |
| 2021–22 | 9,626 | 3,246 | 33.7% | 663 |
| 2022–23 | 11,463 | 3,497 | 30.5% | 655 |
| 2023–24 | 11,425 | 3,217 | 28.2% | 659 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,486 | 1,859 | 28.7% |
| Men | 4,939 | 1,358 | 27.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–735 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 650–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 16% |
How Trinity University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Trinity University's acceptance rate?
Trinity University's acceptance rate is 28.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,217 admitted of 11,425 applicants).
Is Trinity University test optional?
Trinity University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Trinity University?
Trinity University received 11,425 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,217.
What SAT score do you need for Trinity University?
Admitted students at Trinity University typically scored 670–735 on SAT Reading/Writing and 650–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Trinity University getting harder to get into?
Trinity University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.4% in 2014–15 to 28.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://new.trinity.edu/.