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- School Code: 141400
- Phone: (203) 288-7474
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
33.49%FINANCIAL AID RATE
58%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$47,098Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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History Degree
The history program at Trinity College prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer history degrees.
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Trinity College
Also known as Trinity Bantams
560 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT
Trinity College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hartford, CT, which is a predominantly urban area. Trinity College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.
Areas of study offered at Trinity College include but are not limited to:
- Social Sciences
- History
- English Language And Literature
- Public Administration And Social Services
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 26 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1790 to 2070 on the SAT exam. 30% of those students that apply are admitted to Trinity College, of which 28% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $8,100. Students enrolled at Trinity College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The mascot for Trinity College is the "Bantams", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.trincoll.edu.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Trinity Bantams has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | 25 |
Master's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 19 |
Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 15 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the History program at Trinity Bantams, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Historians
Description
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Trinity College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Trinity College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Trinity College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling