Troy University

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About Troy University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Troy University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Troy, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,297, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,312, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,624.

Troy, AL

$9,312

Avg in-state
tuition

$18,624

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

95%

Acceptance Rate Insight

95% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

52%

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile935-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

64%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

51%

Unknown

4%

Black

32%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

43%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

53

Total Online Enrollment

9,529

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

40% On-campus

60% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold33% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold43% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold78% online

Master'sCheck Bold79% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,431
State Grant Aid$2,686
Institution Grant Aid$8,336
Pell Grant Aid$4,359

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Physical Sciences.
22Psychology.
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
24Security And Protective Services.
25Social Sciences.
26Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.