Trine University Acceptance Rate
Angola, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,102
- Admitted
- 3,474
- Yield
- 19.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Trine University's acceptance rate has risen from 76% in 2014–15 to 84.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,890 to 4,102 (+42%) over that period.
Its 84.7% rate makes Trine University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (83% for women vs 86% for men, a 3-point gap). Trine University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,890 | 2,196 | 76% | 537 |
| 2015–16 | 3,217 | 2,498 | 77.6% | 467 |
| 2016–17 | 2,890 | 2,217 | 76.7% | 459 |
| 2017–18 | 3,502 | 2,455 | 70.1% | 601 |
| 2018–19 | 3,993 | 2,931 | 73.4% | 641 |
| 2019–20 | 4,063 | 3,314 | 81.6% | 618 |
| 2020–21 | 3,841 | 3,032 | 78.9% | 629 |
| 2021–22 | 4,167 | 3,272 | 78.5% | 664 |
| 2022–23 | 3,904 | 3,587 | 91.9% | 653 |
| 2023–24 | 4,102 | 3,474 | 84.7% | 683 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,746 | 1,449 | 83% |
| Men | 2,356 | 2,025 | 86% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Trine University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Trine University's acceptance rate?
Trine University's acceptance rate is 84.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,474 admitted of 4,102 applicants).
Is Trine University test optional?
Trine University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Trine University?
Trine University received 4,102 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,474.
Is Trine University getting harder to get into?
Trine University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76% in 2014–15 to 84.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.trine.edu/.