Published cost of attendance is $51,109. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,661, middle-income families pay around $19,463, higher-income families pay approximately $29,066.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,109 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,560 |
| Room and Board | $13,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,754 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,355 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,661 |
| $30–48k | $20,470 |
| $48–75k | $19,463 |
| $75–110k | $24,031 |
| $110k+ | $29,066 |
Published cost of attendance is $51,109. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,661, middle-income families pay around $19,463, higher-income families pay approximately $29,066. Azimuth ranks Trine University #1077 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 24.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $32,897. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,814, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Trine University earn median 4-year earnings of $67,814, placing Trine University in the 71.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,035 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Trine University in the 78.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Trine University #410 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Trine University's concentration in engineering and applied fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $58,816, running 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. The Mechanical Engineering program graduates 49 students earning median 4-year earnings of $86,997, and Drafting and Design Engineering produces 39 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $77,517. Psychology, General and Criminal Justice round out the top programs, with 32 and 31 graduates respectively earning $46,798 and $48,877. The dominance of Engineering — which represents 29% of degrees — combined with strong performance in Business (12%) and Education (7%), explains why Trine University graduates see earnings outcomes that exceed those at comparable institutions.
