In this Guide

A Day in the Life of a Trinity Student-Athlete

At Trinity University, student-athletes compete at a high level while pursuing a rigorous academic experience.

Here, you’ll find a top 15 NCAA Division III athletic program, state-of-the-art facilities, small classes, personal attention, and a campus community that supports who you are in competition, in the classroom, and beyond Trinity. As a member of the Southern Athletic Association, Trinity competes against NCAA Division III programs across the South.

Trinity Athletics at a Glance

18
NCAA intercollegiate varsity sports
21%
of Trinity students are varsity student-athletes
450+
All-Americans
60+
Academic All-Americans
6
NCAA National Championships
Top 15
LEARFIELD Sports Directors’ Cup school out of 440+ DIII programs
Top 10
nationally for NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships
#1
in the Southern Athletic Association, 2025–26

The Student-Athlete Experience

Trinity student-athletes are supported as competitors, students, teammates, and future leaders.

Academics Come First

Choose from 110+ programs of study and learn in small classes with a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Compete at a High Level

Trinity Tigers compete across 18 NCAA varsity sports and regularly earn conference, regional, and national recognition.

Personal Attention

Build relationships with coaches, faculty, and staff who know your goals and help you navigate the student-athlete experience.

Big-Time Facilities, Small-School Feel

Train and compete in high-quality facilities while being part of a close-knit campus community.

Recruitment Steps

The recruitment process can feel confusing, especially if you’re still figuring out where athletics fits into your college search. These steps can help you understand how to get started at Trinity.

 

  1. Step 1

    Explore Trinity and your sport

    Learn about Trinity’s academic programs, campus life, your sport, and the Southern Athletic Association schools you could compete against.

  2. Step 2

    Complete the recruiting questionnaire

    Start by submitting the recruiting questionnaire for your sport. This helps Trinity coaches learn more about your athletic background and interest.

  3. Step 3

    Connect with coaches and admissions

    Coaches can answer questions about the team experience. Admissions can help with applying, deadlines, financial aid, and what it takes to be admitted to Trinity.

  4. Step 4

    Visit campus

    Schedule a campus visit, attend an admissions event, or ask about student-athlete visit opportunities.

  5. Step 5

    Apply to Trinity

    Student-athletes complete Trinity’s admission process and are reviewed as Trinity applicants.

Take Your Next Step

Explore Your Sport and Complete a Recruiting Questionnaire

Visit the Trinity Tigers athletics website and choose your sport under Become a Tiger to access its recruiting questionnaire.

Connect with Admissions

Have questions about applying to Trinity as a student-athlete? Connect with Drew Fox, the admissions counselor who works with prospective student-athletes.

Three Trinity University students working for Tiger Network sit the Broadcast room and observe sports games on the monitors in front of them.

Watch the Tigers

Tiger Network livestreams Trinity athletics and special events, with replays, commentary, and on-demand options for families, fans, and future Tigers.

Tour Trinity’s Athletic Facilities

Explore the spaces where Trinity Tigers train, compete, and connect. Take a video tour of the Bell Center, courts, fields, and other athletic facilities that support Trinity’s NCAA Division III student-athletes.