# Trine University

Private nonprofit college in Angola, IN. IPEDS ID 152567.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trine-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/trine-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 86% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,355 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 64%; beats 60% of IN colleges and 68% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $57,165; beats 70% of IN colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,661 |
| 30-48k | $20,470 |
| 48-75k | $19,463 |
| 75-110k | $24,031 |
| 110k+ | $29,066 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.16 years on average (56% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $57,165 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,661 | $81,790 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $20,470 | $85,155 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,463 | $80,966 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $24,031 | $99,969 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $29,066 | $120,915 | 5.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $51,109
- Tuition and fees: $36,560
- Housing and meals: $12,250; books: $1,010

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,102 applicants, 3,474 admitted, 683 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 86%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 85%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $73,923 | $92,945 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $72,875 | $88,192 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,816 | $86,997 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $67,500 | $79,824 | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | $65,700 | $78,808 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | $78,520 | not reported |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $65,013 | $77,517 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $45,913 | $65,503 | $20,683 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,812 | $58,816 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $43,504 | $57,055 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $39,067 | $52,806 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice | $31,114 | $48,877 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $37,096 | $46,798 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | $67,702 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | $51,244 | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $99,590 (IN), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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