How Does Trinity Spend My Money?

Take a minute to review this slideshow on Trinity's tuition and budget, including more detailed FAQs about how we spend your money.

In short, in the current fiscal year (2008, which is the 2007-2008 academic year), Trinity has received about $19 million in net student tuition and fees ("net" means what's left after we reduce the gross tuition by the amount we award back to students in grants.)  In addition, Trinity has received about $5 million in other revenues --- mostly gifts and grants, or from auxiliary enterprises like conferences and food service.

Hence, Trinity has a $24 million budget this year.  Of that amount, Trinity spends a little more than half on salaries and benefits for faculty and staff.  Another 15% is spent on facilities including utilities.  Another 5% goes for Security.  As you review the slideshow, you'll see other expense allocations.

Bottom line, Trinity's annual expenses are modest for the size of the university, and the ratio of spending in all categories is fairly typical for a small university without a large endowment.