Trine University

Trine University is a private educational institution in Angola, Indiana. The university was established in 1884 AD and provides various business, education, arts and sciences, and engineering programs.

Trine University was named in honour of Drs. Ralph and Sheri Trine, who served as trustees for the university. Since its founding more than 135 years ago, the university has been dedicated to quality and upholds its standards. The institute routinely ranks among the top colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Both graduate and undergraduate degrees are offered at Trine University. The university's schools and colleges include the Franks School of Education, the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, the Ketner School of Business, the Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences, and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. Five schools and a college subsume the university.

Trine University has a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and provides associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in more than 50 fields of study, including 39 conventional undergraduate degrees. It began offering a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree in the autumn of 2018 A.D. and is continuing to grow its health sciences programs. In 2020, an online RN-to-BSN program will be introduced, along with master's degrees in nursing and speech-language pathology.

There are 4,646 students enrolled at the university, and in 2019 A.D., 99.4% of them were employed or enrolled in graduate school six months after receiving their diplomas. It has an average class size of 19.8 students. The institution has invested more than $155 million in campus improvements since 2000. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Department of Education/Office of Educator Licensing and Development (DOE/OELD) have all granted it accreditation.

There are state-of-the-art sports and recreation facilities on campus, such as a fitness centre, swimming pool, hockey rink, boathouse, climbing wall, and martial arts studios. The other campus amenities include a bookshop, studio theatre, rehearsal space, performance space, and private practice studios. 

Angola's capital is a tranquil place with lots of entertainment options. Students can spend their free time at parks, cafés, restaurants, and bars. The university also has more than 60 clubs and student groups, eight fraternities, and five sororities for students to join and meet others who share their interests.

University Highlights 

Main Intakes

Trine University accepts students on three intakes a year. Fall intake in July, winter intake in November and summer intake in April.

Scholarships

Trine University provides several graduate and undergraduate students with significant need- and merit-based scholarships.

Main Campus Undergraduate Scholarships

Trine University offers prospective students a comprehensive list of awards. In years one, two, and three, students participating in 3+3, 3+2, or some 3+1 programs are regarded as undergraduates.

New Student Academic Awards

Transfer Student Academic Awards

Legacy Award

For freshly enrolled first-year and transfer students who are the offspring, grandchildren, or siblings of Trine alumni, the Legacy Award is available for currently enrolled siblings. The Legacy Award has a yearly value of $2,000.

Alumni Referral Award

Any new student who applies, is accepted, enrols at Trine University and is formally recommended by a University alumnus is eligible for an alum referral award. A $500 prize will be given to the incoming Trine University graduate.

Pre-Health Track Scholarships

A $1,000 stipend is available to any newly enrolled first-year student who wants to follow the Pre-Medical Professional Track, Pre-Physical Therapy Professional Track, or Pre-Physician Assistant Track.

Application Process

Eligibility for Admission:

To be admitted as a student at Trine University, an applicant must fulfil the following requirements:

• All prior coursework, including transfer coursework, must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• The department and school's English proficiency standards should be satisfied.
• It is required to provide detailed high school graduation documentation for the previous university.

Documents required:

• Requirements for educational documents
• De­gree cer­ti­fic­ate
• Tran­script of re­cords
• Trans­la­tions of edu­ca­tional doc­u­ments
• Educational History Form.
• Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT/ACT) are accepted.
• Motivation Statement, Recommendation letter (optional/upon request).
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• English Language Proficiency (TOEFL-IBT or IELTS).

• Visa (for international students).

FAQs

What is the acceptance rate of Trine University?

The acceptance rate at Trine University is about 78.9% as of 2020.

Where is Trine University?

Trine University is located on University Ave, Angola, IN 46703, USA.