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Trinity University

Trinity University
1 Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200

Official telephone: (210) 999-7011
Toll-free telephone: (800) 874-6489
Website: www.trinity.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,273
Full-time undergraduates: 2,228
Part-time undergraduates: 45
Total graduate students: 206
Full-time graduate students: 158
Part-time graduate students: 48
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 24%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.7% American Indian or Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
22.4% Hispanic/Latino
54.7% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.0% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
5.6% Nonresident Alien
2.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
6.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
20.2% Hispanic/Latino
54.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
7.4% Nonresident Alien
2.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Trinity University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 117 acres
City or town school is located in: San Antonio
Population of city/town: 1,409,019
Online campus map: new.trinity.edu/
about-trinity/campus/
campus-map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (100%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Theme, and wellness housing; Living Learning communities; sophomore college and substance free hall.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 100%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 77%
Percent of students who live off campus: 23%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must live on campus.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 500
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 7
Percent of men who join fraternities: 17%
Number of social sororities on campus: 7
Percent of women who join sororities: 29%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Trinitonian, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 20
Total number of registered organizations: 97
Campus-based religious organizations:
Catholic Student Group, United Methodist Student Movement, Lutheran Campus Ministry, YoungLife College; Christian Athletes, InterVarsity Christian, and Reformed University Fellowships
Minority student organizations:
Black Male Leadership Initiative, Black Student Union, PRIDE; African, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Jewish, Latino, Muslim, and Vietnamese Student Associations; Chinese Culture and German clubs
International student organizations:
International club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Graduate Student Association, Greek Council, Spirit Organization, Student Programming Board, Diversity Connection, Student Ambassadors, Volunteer Action Community

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Bob King,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Julie B. Jenkins,
Associate Director of Athletics
School colors: maroon and white
School mascot: Tigers
Athletic conference memberships: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's golfnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoSCAC, NCAA Div. III
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 26%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 72%
Athletic facilities:
athletic center, fields, jogging trail, swimming pool, tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, dodgeball, flag football, indoor soccer, kickball, racquetball, softball, spikeball, volleyball (outdoor/sand), wrestling
Club sports for men:
equestrian sports, lacrosse, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for women:
equestrian sports, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: San Antonio (5 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: San Antonio (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: San Antonio (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 31% immediately, 59% within 5 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
University of Houston, University of Texas--Austin, Trinity University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 74% within six months of graduation, 80% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Capgemini, Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, Hitachi Consulting, KPMG, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Teach for America, USAA.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • John Cornyn III, United States Senator from Texas, Senate Majority Whip
  • Melody Boone Meyer, President, Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company, Chevron Corporation
  • Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of Peaceworks Inc., the PeaceWorks Foundation's OneVoice Movement, and KIND Healthy Snacks.

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