From the Trent website: Trent's deliberately small size and hallmark college system support our ability to focus on all university members as individuals, and as full members of an academic and social community. More than 80 per cent of our classes have fewer than 25 students, which means an environment in which students can pursue fields of interest intensively, and with ample access to teaching resources.

Trent University is fortunate to have a large, attractive and ecologically diverse campus. Its 12 nature areas are useful for teaching, scientific research and nature interpretation. They provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and enhance the campus aesthetically. They also serve to maintain the ecological and human health of the region.