Trinity College is one of the oldest institutions in the United States. The college is a liberal arts educational institution that offers a range of academic and enrichment programs. It is a residential college that focuses on the development of communication and argumentation skills. The college is an independent institution that has been in operation since 1823. Trinity College enrolls more than 2,200 undergraduate students. The college offers courses in engineering and environmental science, as well as financial aids. It provides InterArts and human rights programs. The college spreads across an area of over 90 acres and features a library and information technology center. It operates Newman and Portuguese clubs and provides opportunities for hockey, volleyball and cross-country. Trinity College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).