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.

 Enduring Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard, challenging and supporting each other to thrive in a world of rapid change.

 Intentional Inclusion
We connect across differences, acting with radical empathy and nurturing enduring relationships.

 Perpetual Discovery
We inspire lifelong curiosity, creating new knowledge through deep and meaningful thought and action.

Trinity University is a Charlotte, North Carolina–area university offering a learning experience rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, along with pre-professional programs. Serving a student community of more than 2,500 students, Trinity is guided by a clear mission and a set of values that put the student experience at the center of everything it does. As a community that honors its past while shaping its future, Trinity focuses on fostering student success through “Enduring Excellence,” emphasizing high standards, challenge, and support so students can thrive in a world of rapid change. Its commitment to “Intentional Inclusion” highlights connection across differences, with an approach grounded in radical empathy and relationships built to last. With “Perpetual Discovery,” the university inspires lifelong curiosity through deep, meaningful thought and action—aiming to support students in creating new knowledge over time. For local students and families exploring university options in and around Charlotte, Trinity University blends liberal arts fundamentals with pre-professional pathways, supported by values-driven education designed to help students grow academically and personally.