Trine University is a private, independent, coeducational institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. More than 5,000 students receive a professionally focused education in a hands-on learning environment. Trine's 16:1 student/faculty ratio allows students to receive personal attention from caring, expert faculty who bring professional experience in the fields they teach. Most also hold doctoral degrees.
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1 University Avenue
Angola, IN 46703
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Fawick Hall of Engineering
T Furth Center for Performing Arts
Zollner Golf Course (on campus)
MTI Center (sports and gaming facility)
The 2017 academic year marked the inaugural season for ice hockey at the Thunder Ice Arena.
Prime Outlet Mall
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Fort Wayne Tin Caps
Variety of opportunities in historic downtown Angola including a movie theater
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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) and an official high school transcript. 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 Computing 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.
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Trine has a reputation for academic rigor and success. Over the last eight years, more than 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.
Trine's student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers has been honored as one of the top in the nation. Teams of civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical and software engineers as well as design engineering technology students have earned national awards for their content knowledge and for building specialized vehicles and robots. 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.
Biomedical, civil, chemical, computer, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics and robotics, software and design engineering technology programs in the Allen School of Engineering and Computing (ABET accredited abet.org) provide a fundamental, application-oriented engineering education. The school also houses Trine's new extended reality program as well as computer science and information technology, which offers specialties in areas such as cybersecurity, game design and health informatics. 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 hands-on, practical experiences that acquaint students with the practices, procedures and problems of contemporary business.
The Franks School of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (caepnet.org). Most education majors can earn more than one area of licensure within their four-year program and Trine offers a dual special education licensure program for preschool through 12th grade.
The Jannen School of Arts and Sciences is known for its career-oriented, challenging and competitive programs in areas such as criminal justice, communication and actuarial science. 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 healthcare industry, with clinical experience to complement studies. Many students go on to graduate programs, including Trine's Master of Physician Assistant Studies and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Fort Wayne.
Majors and Degrees Offered
The Allen School of Engineering and Computing awards Bachelor of Science degrees in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics and robotics, and software engineering. It also offers degrees in extended reality, computer science and information technology and design engineering technology.
The Franks School of Education awards bachelor's degrees in elementary, English, health/physical, mathematics, science and social studies education, with dual licensure in special education/mild intervention available.
The Jannen School of Arts and Sciences awards bachelor's degrees with majors in actuarial science, communication, criminal justice, English, mathematics, psychology, sport and recreation, 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, business administration, finance, 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 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, exercise science and forensic science, as well as pre-health tracks.
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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.
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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.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Annual tuition for the 2022-23 academic year is $34,330 ($37,450 for engineering). Room and standard meal plan (19 meals per week) for the academic year costs $10,620 for an air-conditioned residence.
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Trine University awarded more than $41 million in institutional financial aid during the 2020-21 school year, with the average student receiving $35,809 in aid. 98% of Trine students receive some form of institutional financial aid.
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Trine University encourages student participation in extracurricular activities. About half 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 field, volleyball and wrestling. Women's sports include acrobatics and tumbling, basketball, cross country, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, triathlon, volleyball and wrestling. The university also offers ACHA men's hockey, figure skating and synchronized skating, men's rugby, esports and bowling. 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.
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Trine University's 450-acre Angola campus is in the heart of northeast Indiana's scenic lake resort region. Just a 45-minute drive from Indiana's second-largest city, Trine offers the safety and ease of a small-town environment with an easy drive via the interstate to Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The university includes the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center, which houses a recently expanded dining hall, campus bookstore, theater, mail services, Trine Broadcasting Network studios and the LINK academic resource center. The Keith Busse/Steel Dynamics Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center (ARC) contains a 200-meter indoor track, indoor tennis courts and training and practice facilities for other sports. The Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium serves 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 40,000-square-foot Steel Dynamics Inc. Center for Engineering and Computing opens in Fall 2022, including state-of-the-art technology, flexible labs and classrooms, an active learning lab with a maker space to foster creativity, and bright, open spaces for collaboration and conversation, including a new gathering point and cafe available to the entire campus. The new area is intended to become a focal point at the center of campus and a showcase for student work. 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 Trine innovation 1, which provides experiential learning opportunities for students that support area businesses. 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 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 concert hall for world-class music productions.
Many Trine students live in newer apartment-style residences such as Reiners and Stadium halls and the new Fabiani Hall which combine the independence of an apartment and the social atmosphere of a dorm. Trine also offers townhouse-style villas and traditional dormitories.
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 and open skating. The MTI Center opened in 2018 and includes a 3,000-seat arena with three basketball courts as well as an esports 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, ranked the sixth-best collegiate course in the nation.
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With more than 100 lakes, the area offers fishing, camping, skiing, boating and other recreational pursuits. Pokagon State Park is five miles from campus.
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Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Notre Dame
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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/#/