Trinity University (TU)

Trinity University is a private liberal arts and sciences institution where students don't have to choose between personal attention and the opportunities of a comprehensive university. Trinity brings together the academic breadth and resources of a university with the close faculty relationships and undergraduate focus of a college.

Home to approximately 2,500 students, Trinity is a rigorous and supportive community where intellectually curious students are known, challenged, and encouraged to pursue ambitious goals. Through small classes and close faculty mentorship, students develop the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability to thrive in a changing world through the power of a broad education.

Trinity offers more than 100 majors and minors across the liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, and other fields shaping today and the future, along with advising programs in Pre-Law and the Health Professions. Students can collaborate with faculty on research, build professional experience through internships, study around the world, and explore their interests across disciplines.

Located in vibrant San Antonio, Trinity connects classroom learning with experiences in one of the nation's most dynamic and culturally rich cities. Nearly all recent graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation, launching careers and advanced study in San Antonio, across Texas, and around the world.

Trinity is a residential community of intellectually curious and motivated students who learn with and from one another. Its collaborative culture allows students to be known as individuals while encountering perspectives, questions, and experiences different from their own.

Residential life is central to the Trinity experience. Living communities, balcony life, campus traditions, and shared spaces help students form enduring relationships and connect their academic, social, and personal lives. Trinity seeks to create a community in which students can engage thoughtfully across differences, express themselves authentically, and contribute to a shared sense of belonging and purpose.

Learning and personal growth continue well beyond the classroom. With more than 100 student organizations, students can pursue established interests, discover new ones, participate in service, explore cultures and ideas, develop as leaders, or create organizations of their own.

Athletics and recreation also bring the community together. Approximately 21% of students compete in varsity athletics, while about half participate in club or intramural sports. Whether competing at the national level, joining a recreational team, or taking advantage of South Texas' outdoor experiences, students find many ways to stay active and connected. Learn more at trinitytigers.com

Trinity University has a varied demographic, which creates a "rich tapestry of experiences." More importantly to students, this "abundant diversity of personalities, races, identities... interests and passions," which includes "a strong LGBTQ+ community," comes together in a "very family-like atmosphere." The university is credited with fostering how "students interact, really bringing out a certain unity." Within the student body there are also "student leaders who have great pride for their cultures," which makes it "extremely enjoyable to join culture clubs around campus to celebrate different ethnic groups." The breadth of diversity on campus also is evident "in relation to character and ideas. The campus is filled with unique individuals who each bring something different to the table." Students also share a common goal of "being interested in learning and [being] hardworking" and many "take on multiple disciplines of education and are involved in an array of campus organizations." There's a reason students are known as T rinity Tigers: they are "helpful, collaborative, and rarely competitive," say enrollees, and are "cultivating life-long relationships."

While academics are a large focal point of the Trinity University experience, the campus promotes a "work hard/play hard dynamic." In addition to a large focus on studies, there are also ample opportunities for recreation through numerous student-led organizations. Greek life, intramural sports, an onsite fitness center, theater and film clubs, and mock trials are some of the most popular activities and "rec sports are top notch." There are also more niche interests such as a "knitting club...and Taylor Swift club [that help students] find people with similar interests." Many student organizations are connected with the larger San Antonio community and offer ways to "engage with volunteering"; a popular pick among students is the Cats Alliance that "feeds, spays/neuters, [and] vaccinates" any stray cats on campus, and "has a great group of people involved in taking care of them." Students attest to how well these activities add to Trinity's "well-rounded experience, both academically and socially," by allowing them to "explore interests and develop new skills."

Trinity University’s Career Services looks to provide students with every tool they need to personalize their individual career paths, including coaching, industry-specific panels, and recruiting events. The office sees “facilitating connections” as one of its main roles, and Trinity’s small size makes it so “everyone really knows everyone, even alumni, which is really great because it makes networking so much easier.” Through an array of online resources, students can see what paths can be followed with various majors and even see the jobs that Trinity alums have held at different companies. Career fairs are held several times throughout the year, and students can avail themselves of the Tiger Advantage Professionalism Program to ensure their skill sets are career-ready and their resumes are well-rounded. According to PayScale.com, 50 percent of Trinity graduates consider their careers to provide a high level of meaning, and the median starting salary is roughly $63,100.