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The real 4-year cost of Trine University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Trine University went from $23,450 to $35,600, an average of 2.1% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$37,859
Year 2$38,643
Year 3$39,444
Year 4$40,261
4-year total$156,208

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$116,208
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$79,420
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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