BSc

Actuarial Science

Learn more about studying Actuarial Science as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    36,850USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Trine University says about their program:

You may get a thrill from taking risks, but most businesses don’t. With the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science degree from Trine University, you can make a career out of helping determine how much risk is acceptable.

Actuaries analyze future events to help businesses and government institutions manage risk and uncertainty. In these uncertain times, there is more demand for actuaries than ever.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High School Transcript

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • All post-secondary transcripts

English proficiency

Undergraduate

- **TOEFL:** 71 - **IELTS:** 6.0

Graduate

- **TOEFL:** 79 - **IELTS:** 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each section)

Documents required

Undergraduate

- Academic transcripts - Financial guarantee (U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all international students to demonstrate ability to pay fees) - Copy of passport - English test score - English test exemption qualification (if applicable)

Graduate

- Academic transcripts - Financial guarantee (U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all international students to demonstrate ability to pay fees) - Copy of passport - Statement of purpose (explaining your desire to pursue a graduate degree) - Resume/CV - GRE/GMAT (is recommended) - English test score - English test exemption qualification (if applicable)
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Fees and funding

Trine University provides a high-quality education at a price you can afford by keeping tuition low and offering great financial-aid packages awarding 94 percent of students with more than $31 million in scholarships and grants.

Top scholarships cover up to half of the tuition for international students.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$35,000 to US$38,180 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$12,880 per year

  • Online tuition

    from US$6,900 per year

Funding

Scholarships offered to eligible undergraduate international students (no ESL) based on academic merit. Scholarships are renewed annually. ACT/SAT scores are recommended

  • President's Scholarship

    US$16,000 per year (3.9 GPA, ACT 27 / SAT 1200)

  • Distinguished Scholarship

    US$14,000 per year (3.7 GPA, ACT 25 / SAT 1100)

  • Dean's Scholarship

    US$13,000 per year (3.5 GPA, ACT 23 / SAT 1030)

  • University Scholarship

    US$11,000 per year (3.2 GPA, ACT 21 / SAT 970)

  • Discovery Award

    US$7,000 per year (2.8 GPA, ACT 19 / SAT 910)

Additional financial aid is available on needs-base, on top of the merit scholarships. It depends on parents/guardians income, and you'll need to fill in a form provided by the University.

Scholarships for transfer students are also available ranging from $10,000 - 16,000.

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What is the cost of living near Trine University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Trine University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.