Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,383
Graduate Enrollment: 421
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Women only
Hispanic focused instituion
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.29%
Male/Female: 2% / 98% (2017)
First generation college students: 53.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.4%
Black: 55.8%
Hispanic: 33.0%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 4.2%
Black: 55.8%
Hispanic: 33.0%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 4.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $32,102
In-State tuition: $25,110Out-of-State tuition: $25,110
Estimated books and supplies: $1,060 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,380 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,230 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,480 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,230 (2022)
Average Family Income: $34,165 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,272 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 56.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $28,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $299 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,548 |
| $30k-48k | $11,224 |
| $48k-75k | $11,679 |
| $75k-110k | $15,839 |
| $110k+ | $18,944 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 20%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $28,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 39.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 46.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 61.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 24.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 25.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,338 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,220 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 13 | $389 | $81,888 ($6,824) | $100,715 ($8,393) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 29 | $750 | $64,418 ($5,368) | $59,516 ($4,960) | |
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | $233 | $63,253 ($5,271) | $75,709 ($6,309) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 17 | $10,645 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 16 | $36,000 | $323 | $42,473 ($3,539) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $32,866 | $302 | $32,253 ($2,688) | $42,879 ($3,573) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 58 | $41,386 | $392 | $36,622 ($3,052) | $52,690 ($4,391) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 26 | $33,564 | $312 | $44,865 ($3,739) | $51,138 ($4,262) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 38 | $31,000 | $296 | $29,902 ($2,492) | |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 3 | $60,761 ($5,063) | |||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 15 | $816 | $68,295 ($5,691) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 44 | $31,000 | $289 | $71,284 ($5,940) | $92,897 ($7,741) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | $33,093 | $318 | $38,832 ($3,236) | $55,485 ($4,624) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | $466 | $71,332 ($5,944) | $81,091 ($6,758) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 16 | $66,339 ($5,528) | $85,627 ($7,136) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $69,075Full time faculty: 21%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $30,658,294 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $47,419,689 (2022)