Trine University is a private, independent, coeducational institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Trine's more than 5,000 students receive a professionally focused education and personal attention in a hands-on learning environment. Trine's 108 full-time faculty members have professional experience in the fields they teach. Most hold doctoral degrees. The student/faculty ratio is 16:1.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Cindy Ax
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admission
1 University Avenue
Angola, IN 46703
1 University Avenue
Angola, IN 46703
Phone
260-665-4100
Email
admit@trine.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Center
Fawick Hall of Engineering featuring Innovation One
T Furth Center for Performing Arts
Zollner Golf Course (on campus)
MTI Center (sports and gaming facility
The 2017 academic year marks the inaugural season for ice hockey at the Thunder Ice Arena.
Fawick Hall of Engineering featuring Innovation One
T Furth Center for Performing Arts
Zollner Golf Course (on campus)
MTI Center (sports and gaming facility
The 2017 academic year marks the inaugural season for ice hockey at the Thunder Ice Arena.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Pokagon State Park
Prime Outlet Mall
Area lakes and golf courses
Fort Wayne Tin Caps
Variety of opportunities in historic downtown Angola including a movie theater
Prime Outlet Mall
Area lakes and golf courses
Fort Wayne Tin Caps
Variety of opportunities in historic downtown Angola including a movie theater
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday, Saturday Mornings
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays
260-665-4100
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays
260-665-4100
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
various times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Must be seniors in high school
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Angola is about equidistant from each of the following airports: Fort Wayne (IN), South Bend(IN), Toledo(OH). Amtrak station is about 10 miles away.
Driving Instructions to Campus
http://www.trine.edu/visit-us/maps-and-directions.aspx
Local Accommodations
Zollner Stadium Suites on campus, Holiday Inn Express, Signature Inn, Hampton Inn, Ramada Inn, Potawatomi Inn (Pokagon State Park), Super 8 Motel
http://www.lakes101.org/lodging/hotels
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Trine University admits applicants on the basis of scholastic achievement and academic potential. Selection is made without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation or age. Interested students are encouraged to make individual visits to campus and meet the faculty and students. Trine has a rolling admission process, and applicants are notified of their status within two weeks after completing the application. Applications are considered complete once the office of admission has received the application (online, no application fee), an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores. Standard admission requirements include English (four years), mathematics (three years), science (three years), and social studies (two years). In addition to the standard admission requirements, the Allen School of Engineering and Technology requires a semester of trigonometry, a year of chemistry, and a year of physics.
Graduates of community or junior colleges and students who have attended other colleges and universities are eligible for transfer. Counselors work closely with those who wish to transfer to ensure a smooth transition to Trine. Credit may be allowed in subjects that parallel Trine programs, provided the student earned a grade of C or better in the course from an accredited college or university.
Overview
Applicants: 3,993
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average HS GPA: 3.47
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 620
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 27
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Trine has a reputation for academic rigor and success. Over the last four years, 99 percent were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduating. About 90 percent of Trine students complete an internship, co-op or other experiential learning.
Chemical engineering seniors have won the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) national individual design competition multiple times, including several awards in 2017. Mechanical engineering students can study in one of the top three cast metals programs in the country, as determined by the Foundry Education Foundation. Trine's Tau Alpha Omicron chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) annually wins regional and national awards for marksmanship, crime scene investigation and physical agility.
Trine University provides graduates with skills and perspectives to enhance lifelong learning, improve communication, and drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Trine's quality academic programs are designed to promote project-based learning and prepare students to enter leadership roles during their careers.
In spring 2015, Trine created the College of Engineering and Business to combine the strengths of the Allen School of Engineering and the Ketner School of Business. The new organizational structure develops engineering and business skills for students who will be responsible for innovative solutions and results in the 21st century.
Biomedical, civil, chemical, computer, electrical, mechanical, software and design engineering technology programs in the Allen School of Engineering and Technology (ABET accredited abet.org) provide a fundamental, application-oriented engineering education. In addition to specialized fields, students are required to complete courses in communication skills, socio-humanistic studies, and analysis and design. The Ketner School of Business, one of the few nationally accredited (ACBSP acbsp.org) business programs in the region, offers a broad range of hands-on, practical experiences that acquaint students with the practices, procedures and problems of contemporary business.
Teacher preparation first began in 1884, and in that tradition, the Franks School of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (caepnet.org) and the Department of Education/Office of Educator Licensing and Development (DOE/OELD) doe.in.gov/licensing. In fall 2015, the Franks School began offering a dual licensure program in elementary education and special education for kindergarten through grade 6 (trine.edu/specialed).
The Jannen School of Arts and Sciences is known for its career-oriented, challenging and competitive programs in criminal justice and the sciences. Nationally known guest lecturers frequently visit campus, and internships and experiential learning opportunities are considered vital to the total educational experience.
Trine's Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences prepares students for careers in industrial research, forensic science and the health-care industry with clinical experience to complement studies.
Majors and Degrees Offered
The Allen School of Engineering and Technology awards Bachelor of Science degrees in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical and software engineering and design engineering technology. A Master of Science in Engineering Management is offered at the graduate level.
The Franks School of Education awards bachelor's degrees in elementary, English, health/physical, mathematics, science and social studies education and dual licensure in elementary education and special education/mild intervention.
The Jannen School of Arts and Sciences awards bachelor's degrees with majors in communication, computer information science, criminal justice, English, mathematics, psychology and general studies (pre-legal, self-designed).
The Ketner School of Business awards Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degrees with majors in accounting, management and marketing. A BSBA also is offered in the specialty areas of golf management and sport management.
The Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (trine.edu/DPT), with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies program (trine.edu/MPAS) scheduled to begin in August 2018 and a Physical Therapist Assistant program scheduled to begin in 2020. The school also offers bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, exercise science, forensic science, and sport and recreation, as well as pre-medical, pre-physical therapy and pre-physician assistant tracks.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
0
with Terminal Degree
88
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
48%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
65%
Majors
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BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
Second Language Learning.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Informatics.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, Other.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Students Say
Those attending Trine University don’t hold back in claiming that their school “really cares about student success.” In fact, as one puts it, “everyone from housekeeping to the president loves talking with students and getting to know them on a personal level.” A few words used to describe the classes at Trine include “engaging,” “amazing,” and “excellent.” Academics are presented in a “very relaxed atmosphere with small class sizes” that helps “decrease your chances of falling behind.” But some of that credit should also be given to Trine’s “accessible,” “very personable,” and “knowledgeable” professors who are “always available outside of class and willing to help or clarify anything you need.” Moreover, they truly know how to “make class fun.” As another explains, “The most positive thing about this university is the immense care that professors put into their students’ futures.” Overall, “professors are here to see you thrive and want nothing but the best for you.”
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jerry and Jorga Allen
Pres., Vikimatic Sales and Pres., Phoenix Dist. Co.
Rick James
Founding Partner Metal Technologies, Inc.
Jerry Sturdivant
Operations leader, Saturn Corp.
Charles West
VP, Timken Co.
Dr. John McKetta, Jr.
U.of Texas and energy advisor to several US presiden
General Lewis Hershey
U.S. Selective Service Director under 6 Presidents
Academic Rating
72/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
48%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
65%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Annual tuition for the 2018-19 academic year is $31,700 ($34,200 for engineering). Room and standard meal plan (19 meals per week) for the academic year costs $10,810 for an air-conditioned residence.
Financial Aid
Trine University awarded more than $27 million in institutional financial aid during the 2016-17 school year, with the average student receiving $27,000 in aid. Ninety-six percent of Trine students receive some form of institutional financial aid.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Aug 1
Notification Date
Jan 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,939
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,202
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,195
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,421
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$31,700
Required Fees
$476
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,400
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,810
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
93/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Trine University encourages student participation in extracurricular activities. Approximately 40 percent of Trine's students participate in NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and wrestling. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball. The university also offers ACHA men's hockey, sports, bowling and women's triathlon. Men's collegiate volleyball, figure skating and synchronized skating will begin in fall 2018. Many students also play on intramural sports teams. There are more than 60 clubs and student organizations. Other groups include Christian Campus House, Drama Club, Habitat for Humanity, Marching Band, Pep Band, Ski Club and Student Senate. Professional and honorary societies also are active on campus.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,190
Foreign Countries Represented
24
Demographics
1.31%
Asian
4.13%
Black
4.66%
Hispanic
80.33%
Caucasian
1.65%
Unknown
4.32%
International
45% female
55% male
21% are out of state
49% are full time
51% are part time
Students Say
The student body at Trine describes itself as “fairly conservative, rural-America type students in a very relaxed atmosphere.” Day-to-day, you’re guaranteed to see “lots of smiles around campus.” Of course, since the school is fairly small, “everyone knows basically everyone,” which certainly helps to keep the vibe “very friendly.” The size of the school also means it’s “easy to get to know students in classes that you have together.” Undergrads are also apt to describe their classmates as “genuine,” “open-minded” and “close-knit,” and they note that “anybody that you go up and talk with is very social and approachable.” Overall, “it’s easy to find your group of people here at Trine.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Trine University's 450-acre main campus is in the heart of northeast Indiana's scenic lake resort region. With more than 100 lakes, the area offers fishing, camping, skiing, boating and other recreational pursuits. Pokagon State Park is five miles from campus. Just a 45-minute drive from Fort Wayne, Trine offers the safety and ease of a small-town environment with an easy drive via interstate to Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The university's 450-acre campus includes the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center, which houses a recently expanded dining hall, UC Store, health center, theater, mail services, radio station and Center for Technology and Online Resources. The Keith Busse/Steel Dynamics Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center (ARC), which contains a 200-meter indoor track and training and practice facilities for other sports, opened in 2009 to develop Trine's track and field program year-round and to support tennis, additional sports and intramurals. The Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium opened in 2010, serving football, lacrosse and soccer programs. The stadium welcomes record numbers of fans to athletic events throughout the year. Fawick Hall of Engineering is home to the university's chemical and bioprocess, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, mechanical and aerospace engineering departments, as well as the engineering technology department. The Jim and Joan Bock Center for Innovation and Biomedical Engineering houses state-of-the-art laboratories to support business and engineering, and is the home of Innovation One, Trine's business incubator, which provides experiential learning opportunities for students. Trine students use sophisticated equipment such as a scanning electron microscope, rapid prototyping machines, plasma cutters, Instron Mechanical Testing and Vicon Motion System in their laboratories and design projects. Computer labs are outfitted with state-of-the-art software. The Best Hall of Science, with a 26,000-square-foot expansion that opened in 2017, contains classrooms, science laboratories, the department of mathematics and informatics, the department of science, the department of criminal justice, psychology and social sciences, and the Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences. The expansion added a mobility rehabilitation laboratory, an organic chemistry laboratory, a microbiology laboratory and a sports performance laboratory, among others. Ford Hall, home of the Ketner School of Business, reopened in fall 2015 after a thorough renovation that brings a technology-rich learning environment and a design that models the corporate world. The T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, opened in May 2014, preserves a historic landmark church while providing classrooms for choral and instrumental music and a theatre for world-class music productions.
The Thunder Ice Arena opened in fall 2017 and is the home for Trine University's men's and women's hockey teams as well as community programs. The MTI Center opened in 2018 and includes a 3,000-seat arena with three basketball courts as well as a sports arena, six-lane bowling alley, fitness center, banquet room, outdoor patio, offices and training room. The MTI Center also incorporates the clubhouse and golf pro shop for the Zollner Golf Course.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
70%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
65/99
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Village
87/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Students Say
“There’s always something going on” at Trine University, so you’ll never be at a loss for things to do. To begin with, the “school offers lots of clubs” that allow you to “get highly involved in many things.” While it’s no secret that “fraternity and sorority life is huge at the university,” a multitude of other options range from religious organizations to academic clubs, which makes it feel like there’s something for everyone. And even if you’re not a part of an organization, you can “always [find] an event going on somewhere on campus,” including movies, bowling, or even visiting hypnotists. Because of the “large population of student-athletes,” it’s also quite common to find people practicing or working out in the gym during their free time. And if campus life isn’t offering enough, students can always head to “Pokagon State Park to hike the trails, go to Ft. Wayne to watch Komets hockey games, or shop in Angola.” Finally, it’s worth noting that while some students acknowledge that “the party scene dominates Trine” when it comes to late-night activities, others note that they are “fun and relatively safe” and that “people don’t pressure you” to attend if they aren’t your scene.
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Michelle Blank
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
51
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Thunder)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Thunder)
13 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Notre Dame
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Notre Dame
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell discounts offered to students and employees who can purchase directly from Dell
