Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Trinity University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$54K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$68,224
$54K+$15K+$1,000=$68,224
Your Family Income
Sticker
$68,224
−
Your Aid
$53,919
=
Net Price
$14,305
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Trinity University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$68,224
Tuition and Fees
$53,676
Room and Board
$14,750
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$44,760
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$23,464
Trinity University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,356
$30–48k
$13,260
$48–75k
$14,305
$75–110k
$22,134
$110k+
$34,549
Understanding Your Aid Package
Trinity University has a sticker price of $68,224 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $68,224/year
Average aid: $44,760 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,305/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,356/year
19% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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19%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
17%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$22,954
Range (25th–75th)$10,500 – $29,875
Median Parent PLUS Loans$19,986
Debt Manageability
0.34x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,668
Earnings Growth
+30%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-5,014
36th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$52,586
25th %ile
$107,584
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Trinity University Cost & Financial Aid
Trinity University's published tuition is $68,224 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,305—a difference of $53,919.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,356 at Trinity University. 19% of students receive Pell Grants.
Trinity University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Trinity University graduates is $22,954, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $243 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $34,549 at Trinity University—still $33,675 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
