# Trinity Washington University

Private nonprofit college in Washington, DC. IPEDS ID 131876.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trinity-washington-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/trinity-washington-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 100% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,302 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 49%; beats 29% of DC colleges and 41% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,804; beats 29% of DC colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,402

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,928 |
| 30-48k | $8,554 |
| 48-75k | $8,502 |
| 75-110k | $13,623 |
| 110k+ | $15,307 |

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 4.25 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,804 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,928 | $33,694 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,554 | $36,355 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $8,502 | $36,134 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,623 | $57,898 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $15,307 | $65,055 | 4.2 years |

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

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $33,903
- Tuition and fees: $26,610
- Housing and meals: $11,860; books: $1,060

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,114 applicants, 1,105 admitted, 259 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 100%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (31 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $79,349 | $106,318 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $33,741 | $66,772 | $33,093 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $50,283 | $62,755 | $36,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $47,385 | $59,708 | $33,564 |
| Psychology (Research) | $40,432 | $54,934 | $41,386 |
| Psychology | $26,065 | $53,543 | $32,866 |
| Health Sciences | $30,904 | $48,567 | $31,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $126,830 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), $126,140 (DC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $102,710 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), $102,540 (DC), $97,550 (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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