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Trine University

Trine University
1 University Avenue
Angola, IN 46703

Official telephone: (260) 665-4100
Fax number: (260) 665-4292
Website: www.trine.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Scott Goplin,
Vice President, Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications
Contacting the office: 260 665-4100
800 347-4878 (toll free)
260 665-4578 (fax)
admit@trine.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: June 1
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 5%
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: June 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.53
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 81%
Average SAT I: 508 verbal, 560 math, 1066 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 950 - 1185
Average ACT: 23 English, 25 math, 24 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 27
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 43%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 57%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by August 1
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,217
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,498 (78%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 457 (18%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 85%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 46%
Tuition deposit amount: $150, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $150, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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