Trinity College

Hartford, CT
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Class of 2029
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    Faculty & Research

    31 faculty · 28 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Economics7 faculty avg h-index 19 #84 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Miguel D. Ramirez, Ward S. Curran Distinguished Professor of Economics, Emeritus h-index 20
    Notable: “PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN MEXICO” (1997) · 134 citations
    Edward Stringham, Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of American Business and Economic Enterprise h-index 18
    Notable: “The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics Online” (2008) · 235 citations
    Christopher S. Hoag, George M. Ferris Professor of Corporation Finance and Investments
    Edward J. McKenna, Visiting Professor of Economics
    "The Right to a Job: a Post Keynesian Perspective," Journal of Post Keynesian Economics , Summer 2007, Vol. 29, No. 4 PP, 557-574. Professor McKenna has served as a referee for papers submitted to the Cambridge Journal of Economics , The
    Government7 faculty avg h-index 10 #65 of 100 in Political Science
    Isaac A. Kamola, Associate Professor of Political Science h-index 13
    Notable: “US Universities and the Production of the Global Imaginary” (2012) · 58 citations
    Sonia Cardenas, Scott Johnson '97 Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Provost and Dean of Faculty h-index 10
    Notable: “Norm Collision: Explaining the Effects of International Human Rights Pressure on State Behavior” (2004) · 102 citations
    Andrew Flibbert, Professor of Political Science h-index 7
    Notable: “The Road to Baghdad: Ideas and Intellectuals in Explanations of the Iraq War” (2006) · 58 citations
    Abigail Fisher Williamson, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy & Law
    English5 faculty
    Christopher Hager, Hobart Professor of the Humanities and Professor of English
    Daniel J. Mrozowski, Senior Lecturer in English
    Diana R. Paulin, Associate Professor of English and American Studies
    Sarah Bilston, Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of English
    Es on the literature, history, and culture of the British Victorian period. Her first academic book, The Awkward Age in Women’s Popular Fiction, : Girls and the Transition to Womanhood , was published in 2004 by Oxford University P
    Neuroscience4 faculty avg h-index 32.5
    Susan A. Masino, Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of Applied Science (joint: Neuroscience and Psychology) h-index 38
    Es on promoting and restoring brain health, with a particular interest in adenosine, and on the relationship among metabolism, brain activity and behavior. For nearly 100 years a metabolic therapy called a “ketogenic diet” has been used to
    Notable: “The Role and Regulation of Adenosine in the Central Nervous System” (2001) · 1,631 citations
    Sarah A. Raskin, Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience; Associate Dean of Faculty Development h-index 27
    Notable: “Clustering strategies on tasks of verbal fluency in Parkinson's disease” (1992) · 155 citations
    David N. Ruskin, Research Associate Professor (Neuroscience, Life Sciences Center)
    Molly Helt, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
    Psychology4 faculty avg h-index 14.5
    Laura J. Holt, Professor of Psychology h-index 17
    Notable: “PTSD symptom clusters are differentially related to substance use among community women exposed to intimate partner violence” (2008) · 121 citations
    Michael A. Grubb, Associate Professor of Psychology h-index 12
    Notable: “Neuroanatomy accounts for age-related changes in risk preferences” (2016) · 81 citations
    Alisha C. Holland, Lecturer and Coordinator of Introductory Psychology
    Ed on the interactions between cognition and emotion. Her dissertation work used behavioral and neuroimaging methodologies to explore how our attempts to regulate the emotions associated with autobiographical experiences influence our memor
    Dina L. Anselmi, Associate Professor of Psychology
    Sociology3 faculty avg h-index 6 #84 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Alyson K. Spurgas, Associate Professor of Sociology
    Johnny Eric Williams, Professor of Sociology
    Lucius Couloute, Assistant Professor of Sociology

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Trinity College. Trinity College in Hartford, CT reports an overall acceptance rate of 29.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 45.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1310–1450, a class size of 547, and a yield of 27.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Second-oldest college in Connecticut (1823). Known for urban liberal arts education, strong alumni network in finance and government, and distinctive Long Walk Gothic campus.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Trinity College: key admissions facts

    Trinity College's overall acceptance rate is 29.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Trinity College's early-round acceptance rate is 45.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Trinity College's SAT middle-50% range is 1310–1450 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Trinity College is about 3.8 (the most recent Common Data Set). Trinity College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 27.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Trinity College for families earning under $75,000 is about $14,345 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Trinity College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Trinity College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,234 per year in net price at Trinity College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $56,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Trinity College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,234
    $30,001–$48,000$12,567
    $48,001–$75,000$22,234
    $75,001–$110,000$36,567
    Over $110,000$56,234
    Tuition (before aid)$70,360
    Room and board$19,650

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Trinity College?

    Trinity College's overall acceptance rate is 29.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 45.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Trinity College?

    Admitted students at Trinity College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1310–1450 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.8, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Trinity College?

    Getting into Trinity College is difficult: it admits 29.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Trinity College offer early decision or early action?

    Trinity College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 45.0%, versus 29.0% overall.

    How much does Trinity College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Trinity College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $14,345 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Trinity College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,234 per year in net price at Trinity College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $56,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Trinity College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.