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Take the next step to Advance your Expertise
Trinity’s STEM-designated MSA program prepares future leaders in accounting, taxation and data analytics. Trinity's MSA program combines rigorous academics, hands-on learning and personalized mentorship to prepare students for CPA success, exceptional careers and leadership in a rapidly evolving profession.
Each Fall semester, Trinity's MSA program welcomes a cohort of approximately 30 students. While many students continue into the program after completing their undergraduate degree at Trinity, we also encourage applications from qualified students at colleges and universities.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Admission is offered on a rolling basis until the cohort reaches capacity. Qualified applicants who apply after the cohort is full may be offered a place on the waitlist.
| Milestone | date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open for MSA Class of 2028 | November 1, 2026 |
| Early Action deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular Decision deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Graduate Assistantship and Scholarship Priority deadline | February 1, 2027 |
Admissions Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate the academic preparation, professional experience and leadership potential necessary for success in the MSA program.
Academic Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR
- Senior standing as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university
- Completion of the following six undergraduate-level Accounting courses (or their equivalent) all of which must be completed under the framework of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting I
- Intermediate Financial Accounting II
- Introduction to Federal Income Tax
- Auditing
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in in upper division accounting coursework
Application Checklist
Required Materials for Trinity undergraduate applicants
Application
- Completed Trinity University Graduate Application
Transcripts
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, sent directly to Trinity University
Résumé
- A current résumé outlining your educational background and professional experience
Statement of Purpose
- A personal statement describing your interest in the Trinity MSA program, your career goals and how your academic and professional experiences have prepared you for graduate study. This statement helps the admissions committee learn more about you beyond your academic record. Applicants should write their personal statement themselves and should not use AI-generated content.
Optional Materials for All Applicants
- GMAT scores
Required Materials for Non-Trinity undergraduate applicants
Application
- Completed Trinity University Graduate Application
Transcripts
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, sent directly to Trinity University
Résumé
- A current résumé outlining your educational background and professional experience
Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers regarding your character, motivation and intellectual ability.
Statement of Purpose
- A personal statement describing your interest in the Trinity MSA program, your career goals and how your academic and professional experiences have prepared you for graduate study. This statement helps the admissions committee learn more about you beyond your academic record. Applicants should write their personal statement themselves and should not use AI-generated content.
Application Fee
- $50.00 non-refundable application fee, payable online through the secure payment link in the admissions portal
Tuition and Costs
Total Program Tuition: $30,000
The Master of Science in Accounting uses a flat-rate tuition model. This includes all tuition and mandatory fees associated with enrollment.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance combines your direct educational cost with estimated indirect expenses,
which include personal living expenses such as housing, food, transportation, books and supplies while
enrolled in the MSA program.
- Total Program Length: Nine months – Fall and Spring semesters
- Total Direct Costs: $30,000
- Total Estimated Indirect Costs: $23,750
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $53,750
| Terms | Fall2026 | Spring 2027 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term # of Months | 4.5 | 4.5 | 9 |
| Total Direct Costs | $15,00 | $15,00 | $30,00 |
| Total Indirect Costs* | $11,900 | $11,900 | $23,800 |
| Direct Total Cost of Attendance | $26,900 | $26,900 | $53,800 |
Financial Support
Trinity is committed to helping future accounting leaders finance their graduate education. All applicants who complete their application requirements by February 1, 2027 will be considered for the following financial support opportunities:
- Graduate assistantships
- Scholarships
- External scholarship opportunities, including accounting professional organization scholarships
Financial support is awarded on a competitive, merit and/or need basis and is subject to funding availability.
Meeting the application deadline ensures consideration; however, does not guarantee an award.