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Trine University

Trine University

Angola, IN · Town · 2,324 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Trine University in Angola, Indiana, is a private institution best known for its practical, career-focused education, particularly within the highly regarded Allen School of Engineering and Computing and the Ketner School of Business. Set on a picturesque campus featuring its own championship golf course, the university fosters a close-knit, active student culture centered around collaborative learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. Distinctively, Trine consistently boasts an extraordinary post-graduation employment and graduate school placement rate near 99%, underscoring its strong emphasis on co-op experiences, industry partnerships, and immediate career readiness.


Wikipedia:Trine University is a private university in Angola, Indiana, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, with education centers in Detroit, Phoenix, and Reston, Virginia. It was founded in 1884 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Angola, IN, 46703-1764 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
94 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$51,109
Avg net price
$25,355
Room & board
$13,120
Tuition
$36,560
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,661
$30–48k
$20,470
$48–75k
$19,463
$75–110k
$24,031
$110k+
$29,066
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
25

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Essay Requirements

Trine University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
4-yr on-time completion
52%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
64%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$53,010
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,165
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,000$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 61%Women 39%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$56,102
Independent students
24%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$53,010
10 years after entry
$57,165
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness59
Mechanical Engineering43
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians41
Biology, General34
Civil Engineering29
Criminal Justice and Corrections28
Computer and Information Sciences, General25
Biomedical/Medical Engineering25
Chemical Engineering23
Psychology, General22
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Business/Commerce, General17
Accounting and Related Services13
Finance and Financial Management Services13
Marketing13
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Institutional
Endowment
$51M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
22%
Avg faculty salary
$8,043/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,288
Federal loan rate
39%

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