Trinity University

Home to more than 2,500 students, Trinity is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences with pre-professional programs. The University is guided by a mission and set of values that place the student experience at its core. As a community that both honors our past and shapes our future, we strive to live our values in everything we do. Trinity’s story began with a bold vision from Presbyterian leaders. That spirit still shapes our purpose today: to foster lives of meaning, integrity, and service. We connect across differences, acting with radical empathy and nurturing enduring relationships. We inspire lifelong curiosity, creating new knowledge through deep and meaningful thought and action. Trinity’s history of excellence began in 1869, when Cumberland Presbyterians sought to create a "University of the Highest Order." Founders built upon a bedrock of resilience, innovation, and a passion for student wellbeing. More than 150 years later, Trinity continues to instill the confidence and curiosity needed to answer questions and question answers. Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Trinity University opens its doors to the San Antonio community and beyond. Proud of the culture and heritage of the city that has supported us for more than 75 years, we not only cherish our place in the nation’s 7th largest city—we are committed to protecting the environment we inhabit. Trinity brings world-class lectures in politics, history, literature, and urban affairs to campus annually—free and open to the public. Trinity University provides full service conference and event support for conferences, meetings, and gatherings of all kinds. The University is dedicated to a sustainable future, with education, groups, and activities that work to reduce Trinity’s global footprint. Noted for red brick buildings, native live oaks, and sparkling fountains, the University’s 125-acre skyline campus is the perfect place to learn and grow—and to instill these passions for a lifetime. Trinity is known for its stimulating, collaborative environment, thanks in large part to its setting in multicultural San Antonio. San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in America with economic demand in medical, biomedical and biotechnology, tourism, technology, and military sectors. Its close proximity to Mexico makes it a cultural hub of engagement with the Latin American world.