Trine University

Trine University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Angola, Indiana, in a distant town setting. The university offers a diverse range of vocational and professional programs, including an associate degree in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant, an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and a certificate in Surgical Technology/Technologist. This breadth of offerings spans healthcare, design technology, and surgical fields.

Trine enrolls 4,734 students (IPEDS 2023), making it one of the larger institutions in northeast Indiana. The university reports a completion rate of 68% and a retention rate of 85% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong year-over-year student persistence. The retention rate in particular suggests that students find the academic and campus experience compelling enough to continue their studies.

Trine University holds a quality score of 62.33 out of 100. With programs spanning from technical drafting and surgical technology certificates to nursing and physician assistant bachelor's degrees, the university provides multiple entry points for students pursuing careers in healthcare and applied technology fields.