Trine University

www.trine.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,650

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,688

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.16%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.5%

4,167 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,024

61.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63%

296 Graduates

About

Trine University is a higher education institution located in Steuben County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Trine University were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (54 degrees awarded), CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (49 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2021, 551 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Trine University. 42.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (460 degrees), 20 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Trine University is $33,650, which is $5,145 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Trine University is $33,650, which is $5,145 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,688.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending Trine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,650

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Trine University was $33,650. The cost of tuition at Trine University is $5,145 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Trine University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,688

2021 Value

0.0081%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Trine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,688. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Trine University grew by 0.0081%.

This chart compares the average net price of Trine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,190

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Trine University was of $9,190 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.62% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Trine University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Trine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 22.6% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Trine University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.16%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Trine University was 2.16%, which represents 15 out of the 693 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Trine University received 4,167 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.49% annual growth. Out of those 4,167 applicants, 3,272 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.5% acceptance rate.

There were 4,024 students enrolled at Trine University in 2021. 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Trine University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,272

Accepted Out of 4,167

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Trine University was 78.5% (3,272 admissions from 4,167 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.49%, while admissions grew by 7.92%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Trine University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage (2021)

348

Scores Submitted (2021)

56% of enrolled first-time students at Trine University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Trine University had a total enrollment of 4,024 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Trine University is 2,467 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,557. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at Trine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Trine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 6.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Black or African American, 2.71% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0249% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Trine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (52.5%), followed by White Female (31.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.4%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Asian Female (1.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trine University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,024 students. The full-time enrollment at Trine University is 2,467 and the part-time enrollment is 1,557. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at Trine University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Trine University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Trine University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Trine University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Trine University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,193 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
264 enrolled students
Black or African American
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Trine University is 79.3% White, 6.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Black or African American, 2.71% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0249% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 164 students (4.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 85 fewer women than men received degrees from Trine University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Trine University is white (460 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Trine University is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (54 degrees awarded), followed by CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (49 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Trine University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (127 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trine University are Other managers (459,814 people), Software developers (443,612 people), Physicians (420,821 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (354,971 people), and Civil engineers (269,966 people).

The most specialized majors at Trine University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (127 degrees), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Biology (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trine University are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Trine University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (127 degrees), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Biology (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Trine University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (579,802 people), Computer Systems Design (521,170 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (458,509 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (452,718 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (365,736 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Trine University.

Most Common (2021)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
54 degree-majors awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology
49 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Trine University was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Trine University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

318

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

233

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (233).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Trine University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University in CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology, which is 15.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 2 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Trine University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Trine University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.73% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
460 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Trine University is white (460 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

1.09% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
266 degrees awarded
White Female
194 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Trine University is white male (266 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (194 degrees).

Operations

Trine University has an endowment valued at nearly $45.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.4M (25.1%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Trine University had a total salary expenditure of 64.3M. Trine University employs 57 Assistant professors, 39 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Trine University are Female Assistant professor (31), Male Assistant professor (26), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trine University are: Service, with 132 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 55 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

Endowment

$45.6M

2021 Endowment

26.4%

growth from 2020

Trine University has an endowment valued at about $45.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Trine University grew 26.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.75M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Trine University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.8M

2021 Salaries

11.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Trine University paid a median of $24.8M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($64.3M) and a 11.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.88M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2021, Trine University paid a total of $9.88M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Trine University were Assistant professor with 57 employees, Associate professor with 39 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trine University were Service with 132 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 55 employees, and Management with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Trine University was Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Male Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Trine University.