Study at Trine University

Tri-State University has been known as Trine University since 1st August, 2008. Originally founded as the Tri-State Normal College in 1884, the main campus of the university is located on 400 acres of land in Angola, Indiana. Classes are also offered in satellite centers in northern Angola, Fort Wayne, South Bend/Mishawaka, and Merrillville, Indiana.

Trine University offers over 30 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of engineering, teacher education, business, mathematics, English, golf management, and criminal justice, among others. The academic divisions of the university include:

Allen School of Engineering and Technology
Franks School of Education
Jannen School of Arts and Sciences
Ketner School of Business
School of Professional Studies

The athletics department of Trine University fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. Known as the Thunders, the teams are members of the NCAA Division III Conference, and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Profile of Trine University

The main campus of Trine University is in Angola, IN (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Trine University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.

Course Topics

The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Trine University students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.

Trine University Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 490 or more.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Trine University had 1,337 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the Student Enrollment at the school.

Student Life

Trine University is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Trine University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Trine University belong to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Trine University Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Engineering	61	mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management
Business and Management	55	business management, business administration, business and related services, accounting technology, finance, accounting, MIS, marketing, ...
Security and Law Enforcement	30	criminal justice and administration, forensic science
Engineering Technician	28	CAD and design, engineering technology
Computer Science and Engineering	15	computer engineering, computer science, computer programming
Education and Teaching	12	elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, science teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, health teaching, math teaching
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	7	health and physical education, sports and fitness management
Therapy and Counseling	5	psychology
Science	5	biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences
Mathematics	3	mathematics
Liberal Arts	2	social services, English
Landscaping and Horticulture	1	turf management
Media	1	communication studies
Conservation and Resource Management	0	environmental science
Medicine	0	pre-med

Contact: Trine University

Trine University
1 University Ave
Angola, IN 46703-1764
General Phone: (260) 665-4100
http://www.tristate.edu