Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Middlebury's yield is 24 pts higher than Trinity's
Yield rate - 2
Middlebury is 2.4× more selective than Trinity
Acceptance rate - 3
Middlebury's SAT midpoint is 78 points higher than Trinity's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- MiddleburyHighly selective
- TrinityVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MiddleburyTest-optional
- TrinityTest-optional
How they read a record
Middlebury
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important.
Trinity
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Middlebury | Trinity |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why