First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: trinity.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Trinity University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-1311 - Calculus I | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 1312 - Calculus II MATH 1311 - Calculus I if…MATH 1312 - Calculus II MATH 1311 - Calculus I if score on AB is 4 or above 3-6 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-2301 - Advanced Placement Biology | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM-1311 - General Chemistry I (lab credit not…CHEM-1311 - General Chemistry I (lab credit not granted for AP) 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENGL-1302 - Writing Workshop | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL2306 - Advanced Placement I ENGL-2307…ENGL2306 - Advanced Placement I ENGL-2307 Advanced Placement II 3 6 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIST-1390—Advanced Placement in History | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 5 | PSYC-1300 - Principles of Psychology | 3 credits |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-1311 - Calculus I | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 1312 - Calculus II MATH 1311 - Calculus I if…MATH 1312 - Calculus II MATH 1311 - Calculus I if score on AB is 4 or above 3-6 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-2301 - Advanced Placement Biology | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM-1311 - General Chemistry I (lab credit not…CHEM-1311 - General Chemistry I (lab credit not granted for AP) 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | ENGL-1302 - Writing Workshop | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL2306 - Advanced Placement I ENGL-2307…ENGL2306 - Advanced Placement I ENGL-2307 Advanced Placement II 3 6 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIST-1390—Advanced Placement in History | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 5 | PSYC-1300 - Principles of Psychology | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSCI-1320- Principles of Computer Science 3 Digital Literacy | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON-1312 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON-1311 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST-1390—Advanced Placement in History | 3 credits |
| European History | 5 | HIST-1390—Advanced Placement in History | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN-3401 - Advanced Grammar 4 Foreign Language | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSCI-1301 - AP Computer Science Principles 3…CSCI-1301 - AP Computer Science Principles 3 Digital Literacy | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUSC-1203 - Music Theory I | 2 credits |
| African American Studies | 4 | AFAM-1380 - Advanced Placement in African American Studies | 3 credits |
| Art - Art History | 5 | ARTH-1306 - Advanced Placement Credit in Art…ARTH-1306 - Advanced Placement Credit in Art History 4 Global Awareness | |
| Art - Studio Art Drawing | 5 | ART-1309 - Advanced Placement Credit in Studio Art I | 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN-3300 - Advanced Placement Credit in Chinese…CHIN-3300 - Advanced Placement Credit in Chinese 3 Foreign Language | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | PLSI-1331 - Global Politics 3 Global Awareness | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ENVI-1305 - Advanced Placement Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN-3300 - Advanced Placement Credit in French 3…FREN-3300 - Advanced Placement Credit in French 3 Foreign Language | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM-3300 - Advanced Placement Credit in German 3…GERM-3300 - Advanced Placement Credit in German 3 Foreign Language | |
| Latin | 4 | LATN-4391 - Special Topics 3 Foreign Language | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS-1312 - Introduction to Electricity…PHYS-1312 - Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves 3 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS-1311 - Introduction to Mechanics | 3 credits |
| Political Science: Government and Politics - U.S | 5 | PLSI-1301 - American Politics | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN-4391 - Special Topics 3 Foreign Language |
Source: trinity.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 50 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 41 |
| Neuroscience | 40 |
| Engineering Science | 40 |
| Accounting | 37 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 30 |
Show the other 43 majors
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 22 |
| Biochemistry | 21 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 21 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Environmental Studies | 17 |
| Financial Mathematics | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 14 |
| History | 14 |
| Management Science | 11 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 9 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 8 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 7 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 6 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management | 3 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 2 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Trinity University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #21 for Marketingof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
17% of men in fraternities · 27% of women in sororities · 22% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
2,763,006 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Nearest hub airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.2 of 20
Elevation
792 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
40°F
July high
94°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
112 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,190 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of the Incarnate Word1 mi
- Our Lady of the Lake University4 mi
- St. Mary's University5 mi
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio11 mi
- The University of Texas at San Antonio12 mi
- Hallmark University12 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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