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 10,768, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,640, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,280.

Troy, AL

$11,640

Avg in-state
tuition

$23,280

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

46%

Graduation Rate Insight

46% 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 to be considered for admission

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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 Percentile17-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile970-1130

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

39%

Unknown

2%

Black

24%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

54

Total Online Enrollment

9,345

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

41% On-campus

59% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold33% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold42% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold80% online

Master'sCheck Bold81% 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

46%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

54%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,463
State Grant Aid$2,784
Institution Grant Aid$8,809
Pell Grant Aid$4,394

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.

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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/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Visual 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.