Location: Hartford, Connecticut
‍Established: 1823
‍Enrollment: ~2,200
‍Admit Rate: 26% (Class of 2028)
‍Yield Rate: ~30%
‍Endowment: $790 Million
‍Academic Calendar: Semester
‍School Colors: Trinity Blue and Old Gold, #0C2340
‍School Mascot: Bantams
‍Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: $70,360 USD (2025–26 Tuition)
‍Typical SAT Scores: Reading and Writing 660–730, Math 670–750
‍Motto: Pro Ecclesia et Patria (For Church and Country)
‍Notable: Urban campus facilitates strong internship programs in Hartford; one of the few NESCAC schools in a city.

A NESCAC school in the city, blending tradition with urban engagement.
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‍1. Quick Facts Snapshot
• Location: Hartford, Connecticut
• Founded: 1823
• Enrollment: ~2,200
• Admit rate: 26% (Class of 2028)
• Yield rate: ~30%
• Endowment: $790 Million
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‍2. Why This School Fits the Little Ivy Profile
• Trinity provides the "Gothic" campus look and social status of the Little Ivies but adds an urban touch. It is the only NESCAC in a state capital and offers internships that rural schools cannot compete with.

‍3. Selectivity & Admissions
• Approx admit rate: 26%
• Selectivity trend: Moderate; becoming more popular for students wanting a city environment.
• SAT/ACT ranges: SAT 1300–1460

‍4. Academic Strengths
• Signature programs: Political Science; Urban Studies; Engineering.
• Faculty ratio: 9:1
• Key differentiator: Urban Location. Being in Hartford allows for robust legislative internships, hospital research, and engagement with Caribbean communities.

‍5. Outcomes
• Salary or placement overview: Strong placement in insurance, finance, and politics (Hartford is the "Insurance Capital").
• Alumni influence: Notable in media (Tucker Carlson is an alum) and conservative politics, though the campus is diverse.Where grads typically go: Hartford insurance firms, NYC finance, and D.C. government roles.

‍6. Campus Culture
• Traditions: The Lemon Squeezer. A quirky tradition where the "best" class is toasted with a lemon squeezer during convocation.
• Social environment: Historically Greek-heavy and "preppy," but actively diversifying; the social scene is a mix of campus parties and city nightlife.
• Notable athletics or arts strengths: Squash powerhouse; perennial national contenders.

‍7. How It Compares
• [Trinity vs. Wesleyan: The CT Rivalry]
• [Trinity vs. Tufts: Urban NESCACs]

‍8. FAQs
• Is Hartford safe?
Like any city, it has rough patches, but the campus is secure and students engaged in the community find it rewarding.
• Is it just a party school?
It has a social reputation, but the academic rigor, especially in sciences/engineering, is serious.
• What is a "Bantam"?
A fierce rooster; the school mascot.