Trine University

www.trine.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,000

1.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,580

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

84.7%

4,102 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,471

58.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.6%

401 Graduates

About

Trine University is a higher education institution located in Steuben County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Trine University were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (45 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (43 degrees), and CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (41 degrees).

In 2023, 631 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Trine University. 44.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (509 degrees), 17.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Trine University is $35,000, which is $5,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Trine University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 694 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Trine University is $35,000, which is $5,720 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,580.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Trine University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Trine University was $35,000. The cost of tuition at Trine University is $5,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$25,580

2023 Value

5.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Trine University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,580. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Trine University grew by 5.37%.

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

$10,060

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Trine University was of $10,060 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.13% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. 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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Trine University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2022, when 56% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Trine University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 694 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 4,102 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.07% annual growth. Out of those 4,102 applicants, 3,474 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.7% acceptance rate.

There were 4,471 students enrolled at Trine University in 2023.

Trine University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,474

Accepted Out of 4,102

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Trine University was 84.7% (3,474 admissions from 4,102 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.07%, while admissions declined by 3.15%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Trine University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Trine University had a total enrollment of 4,471 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Trine University is 2,614 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,857. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at Trine University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Trine University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.9% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Black or African American, 2.84% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0671% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Trine University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (52.1%), followed by White Female (32.4%) and Black or African American Male (2.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Trine University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,471 students. The full-time enrollment at Trine University is 2,614 and the part-time enrollment is 1,857. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at Trine University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

85%

2023 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
3,528 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
322 enrolled students
Black or African American
234 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Trine University is 78.9% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Black or African American, 2.84% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 0.201% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0671% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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, 94 students (2.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 67 fewer women than men received degrees from Trine University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Trine University is white (509 degrees awarded). There were 17.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Trine University is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (45 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (43 degrees) and CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (41 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (67 degrees awarded), Engineering (142 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,510,593 people), Secondary school teachers (510,656 people), Software developers (504,667 people), Other managers (451,428 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (376,854 people).

The most specialized majors at Trine University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees awarded), Engineering (142 degrees), Engineering Technologies (41 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Education (74 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Trine University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees awarded), Engineering (142 degrees), Engineering Technologies (41 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Education (74 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (551,908 people), Elementary & secondary schools (541,762 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (456,312 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (407,240 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (385,153 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 (2023)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
45 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
43 degrees awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Trine University was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 45 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

349

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

282

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 349 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University, which is 1.24 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (282).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University in CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology, which is 9.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Trine University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 14.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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 63% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Trine University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.998% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
509 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Trine University is white (509 degrees awarded). There were 17.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (29 degrees).

4.12% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
285 degrees awarded
White Female
224 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Trine University is white male (285 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (224 degrees).

Operations

Trine University has an endowment valued at nearly $49.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.66M (5.42%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Trine University had a total salary expenditure of 85.1M. Trine University employs 69 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Trine University are Male Assistant professor (35), Female Assistant professor (34), and Male Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trine University are: Service, with 178 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 59 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Endowment

$49.1M

2023 Endowment

0.326%

decline from 2022

Trine University has an endowment valued at about $49.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Trine University declined 0.326% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.32M 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

$31.1M

2023 Salaries

19.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Trine University paid a median of $31.1M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($85.1M) and a 19.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.84% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

156

Number of Employees

In 2023, Trine University paid a total of $12.3M to 156 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

178 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Trine University were Assistant professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trine University were Service with 178 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 59 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Trine University was Male Assistant professor with 35 employees, Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 21 employees.

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

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