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The Princeton Review has named Trinity one of their “Best Value” colleges. The list is broken up into two sections, 50 private schools and 50 public schools. Despite our high tuition, the article notes that 40% of students receive need based aide, and have their tuitions heavily subsidized. 

“The College has an endowment sufficient to give students an education that’s worth considerably more than the actual tuition charged. 40% of undergrads receive some form of financial aid with a cool 100% of their financial aid met,” said the report.

Based on the data from 2007-08, the story reported that Trinity’s tuition was $35,110 for the academic year. Room and Board added $9,240, and fees totaled $1,760.

But the average need-based grant was $32,012 and the average need-based loan was $3,651, leaving graduating students with an expected average indebtedness of $19,835.

The College put out a press release that explains the “Best Value” award in more detail, and can be found here.

There is also a conversation on the ACB regarding the award.