Information For:
Prospective Students
Faculty + Staff
Current Students
Alumni
Parents
Local Community
Mobile
Apply
Visit Us
Give
Page Image
Admitted Students
Stay Connected
Trinity at a Glance
Currently selected
Campus Visit
FAQ
Apply
Tuition + Fees
Financial Aid
Diversity
International Students
Transfer Students
Graduate, IDP + Adult Students
About Hartford
Academic Excellence
Contact Us
Request Information
Trinity College
/
Admissions
/
Trinity at a Glance
Facts + Figures
Page Content
College Overview
An independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut
Student/faculty ratio of 10:1
Approximately 2,254 undergraduate men and women from 47 states and 54 countries; 51 percent male, 49 percent female, 22 percent students of color
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts
Among the country's most selective colleges
Founded in 1823—one of the oldest colleges in the country
Nation's eighth oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
Location
100-acre campus in the center of Hartford
Two hours from both New York City and Boston
Courses of Study
Liberal arts focus, offering breadth and depth in coursework while developing skills in critical thinking and communications, as well as a global perspective
More than 900 courses in 38 majors
Options to pursue independent course of study, including student-designed major
Campus Resources
Fully networked campus, including all student rooms in residences
The library and information technology center features one of New England's largest collegiate libraries, with nearly 1,000,000 books and 18,000 periodicals, online catalogue, and computer access to more than 2,000,000 titles through a library consortium, as well as digital media labs and video conferencing facilities
Real-World Opportunities
Internship placements at more than 200 sites throughout Greater Hartford
Community Learning Initiative comprises more than 40 courses per semester that offer the chance to learn through contact with local people and institutions
Abundant established community service opportunities, coordinated through Trinity's Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement
Study-abroad opportunities at Trinity's Rome campus and at our global learning sites in Vienna, Austria; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Paris, France; Cape Town, South Africa; Barcelona, Spain; and Port of Spain, Trinidad; or with other affiliated programs in 40 countries on six continents
Domestic study-away programs, including Trinity/La MaMa Urban Arts Semester in New York City; research in Washington, D.C.; maritime studies at Mystic Seaport; Twelve-College Exchange; and theater courses at the National Theater Institute
The newly created Center for Urban and Global Studies (CUGS) involves faculty and students in Hartford-based teaching, research, and outreach initiatives and offers opportunities to connect these endeavors to Trinity's global learning programs
Athletics
29 varsity men's and women's teams compete in NCAA Division III; member of the the New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC)
15 intramural sports
Classes in "lifetime" sports such as golf, tennis, squash, swimming, skiing, and scuba diving
Ferris Athletic Center houses a swimming pool, fitness center, crew tanks, basketball courts, and indoor track
19 acres of playing fields for soccer, field hockey, and baseball, with field turf surface for lacrosse and football
6,500-seat football stadium, 400 meter track, and all-weather tennis courts
Koeppel Community Sports Center, a multi-use athletic facility opened in 2006, houses a state-of-the-art 200' x 90' ice arena
Studio and Performing Arts
Widener Gallery in Austin Arts Center and Broad Street Gallery
Studios for painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and printmaking
Proscenium and "black box" theaters in Austin Arts Center; two studio performance spaces in Trinity Commons
Alumni
Graduates pursue additional degrees at leading law, medical, and other professional and graduate schools
Work in fields such as the arts, communications, education, engineering, finance, and government
Graduates include Fulbright and Watson scholars and a MacArthur Fellow
2012-2013 Costs
Tuition: $43,570
Room/Board: $11,800
General Fees: $1,750
Student Activity Fee: $410
Transcript Fee: $50
Total cost: $57,580
Financial aid: Approximately 41 percent of students receive need-based aid in the form of grants, loans, and/or work-study
Data as of November 2012
300 Summit Street, Hartford CT 06106 | Tel. 860.297.2000
A to Z
Directory
Employment
Facebook
Twitter
Flickr