Trine University

Trine University's Academic Excellence is Nationally Recognized

In addition to being recognized in the 2012 edition of "US News and World Report" America's Best Colleges edition, Trine has been ranked among the best Midwestern baccalaureate colleges each year for the past eight years. "The Princeton Review" has named Trine a Best Midwestern College every year since 2008.

New for fall 2013 are a Pre-Physical Therapy Professional Track, and A major in music option for those earning a Bachelor of Science degree is also a recent addition.

Trine's student-faculty member ratio is 15:1 in a rigorous academic climate that is second to none. Students receive excellent instruction from professors trained at some of the country's most highly regarded universities.

Trine's challenging engineering program has led to success at multiple regional and national competitions. For six consecutive years, students have won national awards for design from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. In 2011, four Trine civil engineering students were the only Hoosiers selected to compete in the national Geo-Frontiers Competition in Texas. Trine University captured five awards -- more than any other certified or affiliated school in North America -- at the Foundry Educational Foundation College Industry Conference in 2012. Engineering programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org).

Annually, Trine's chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association consistently captures a record number of awards at national competitions. The chapter brought home 54 awards, including the top Sweepstakes Award, at the 2012 regional competition, giving them the honor of heading to another national competition. Trine is one of the few undergraduate programs in the US to specialize in forensic and correctional psychology.

Trine University's academic programs are nationally recognized and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org. Its Franks School of Education is one of the smallest in the nation to meet the strict standards for accreditation by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), as well as those of the Indiana Department of Education/Division of Professional Standards. In addition, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program in Trine's Ketner School of Business is accredited by the internationally recognized Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Trine Campus Delivers the Amenities and Excitement Expected from a Leading University

Trine's residential students enjoy an extraordinary campus experience. Resort-quality student apartments -- some of which overlook Trine's pristine, 18-hole Zollner Golf Course (site of the 2012 Women's NCAA Division III Golf National Championship) -- give students homes away from home, with the comfort of central living areas and semi-private bedrooms and baths. Each building has lounges with big-screen televisions, fireplaces, and small bistros, plus recreation areas with game tables. Trine students enjoy a unique dining experience provided by Bon Appetit, which prepares nothing but authentic and fresh meals from scratch.

Students have free access to the Hornbacher Fitness Center and student lounges. The climate-controlled Keith E. Busse/Steel Dynamics Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center showcases a 200-meter indoor track and training spaces for tennis, baseball, and softball, as well as an area for intramural sports and recreation. The Zollner Athletic Stadium serves 5,000 fans with its upper-deck suites and patio, grandstand, concessions, and restrooms, while Trine athletes benefit from an expansive locker area and the Metal Technologies Health and Fitness Center, plus offices for coaches.

New fraternity buildings on campus demonstrate Trine University's flourishing Greek life. Kappa Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Theta, and Delta Chi recently have constructed stunning new homes.

The Trine chapter of Delta Chi fraternity has earned several President's Cups for overall superior performance and programming at its annual international convention. The President's Cup is the most prestigious award given to any Delta Chi chapter. The tradition of excellence vaults the university's Delta Chi chapter to the highest rank among chapters across the country.

Trine Offers the Resources and Support Necessary to Ensure that Students Find the Best Jobs

To ensure that Trine students find jobs and career opportunities, the Office of Career Services acts as a central information conduit between employers in need of the brightest new talent and graduates ready to venture into today's workforce. Trinecareers.org manages job and career opportunities for students and employers and allows registered students to post online resumes, while registered employers can access the resumes and enter their job offerings in a database. The office also hosts corporate recruiters for visits and arranges individual interviews with student job candidates.

Trine University career services assists with career planning and by providing individual and group instruction (workshops, educational programs, guest speakers) on topics including resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, business etiquette, individual portfolio development, job-search strategies and graduate school. Career services also facilitates networking opportunities such as career fairs, industry nights, mock interviews, referral interviews and job shadows to connect students with alumni and employers in their field.

Career services also continues to build relationships with employers who recruit Trine students for internship, co-operative education and full-time positions.

Faculty collaborative visits provide Trine faculty the opportunity to meet with internship and co-op supervisors to learn firsthand what educators can do to prepare students for their future careers.

Thanks to the efforts of Trine University faculty and staff members, 92 91 percent of 2012 graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Trine's Ketner School of Business boasts an overall 81 percent placement rating. The Allen School of Engineering & Technology had an overall placement of 95 percent. Depending upon the area of specialization, Trine engineering graduates earn nationally competitive starting salaries. The Jannen School of Arts & Sciences recorded a 90 percent placement rate. Franks School of Education graduates experienced an overall placement rating of 100 percent.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Operations Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Entrepreneurship
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social Studies Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Civil Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mechanical Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering technologies
• Drafting and Design Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Medical Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Forensic Science and Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Physical Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Social Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,867
• Accepted2,052
• Acceptance Rate71%
• Enrolled1,773
• Female Applicants1,026
• Females Accepted699
• Female Acceptance Rate68%
• Male Applicants1,841
• Males Accepted1,353
• Male Acceptance Rate73%
• Applying
• Application Fee$
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.41
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen August 1st August 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 1st August 15th --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 509 460 550
• SAT Math 557 500 620
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 24 20 23
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$27,660
• Out-of-state tuition *$27,660
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$130.00
• Room and board *$9,000.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students1,773
• Male Student Percentage65%
• Female Student Percentage35%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino1.3%
• Black or African American3.27%
• White or Caucasian67.12%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.73%
• Asian.73%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.06%
• Two or more races%
• Unknown7.78%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout3.82% representing 14 other countries
• Out-of-state Students36.8% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 97%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations No
• Most popular organizations Campus Christian House, Drama Club, Habitat for Humanity, student newspaper, student radio station
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division 3 No
• Golf Yes Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division 3 No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Football No No No
• Golf Yes Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty137
• Full-time Percentage58%
• Part-time Percentage42%
• Female Percentage38%
• Male Percentage62%
• Student:Faculty Ratio15:1 or 1,467 students to 98 faculty