More selective than 26% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Trine University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Trine University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Trine University compared with other Indiana colleges?
Trine University has the 32nd-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | 36% | $13,171 |
| 29 | Goshen College | 84% | 65% | $14,493 |
| 30 | Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | 39% | $7,888 |
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
| 33 | Ball State University | 86% | 62% | $14,940 |
| 34 | Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | 46% | $3,968 |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | 67% | $22,866 |
| 36 | Valparaiso University | 89% | 70% | $18,578 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Trine University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Trine University admissions questions
What is the Trine University acceptance rate?
Trine University accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,474 of 4,102 applicants were admitted.
Does Trine University require the SAT or ACT?
Trine University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Trine University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (683 of 3,474).
Is Trine University getting harder to get into?
Trine University accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Trine University overview