Troy University
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$7,800
Avg in-state tuition
$15,600
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Troy University
Troy University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Troy, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,712, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,800, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,600.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Percentile 18-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 935-1105
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards16k
Students enrolled
62%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Black
31%
Unknown
7%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
63%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
52
Total Online Enrollment
10,263
Percent of Programs Online
42% On-campus
58% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 33% online
Bachelor's 44% online
Graduate Certificate 88% online
Master's 74% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,800 | $15,600 |
Graduate | $7,650 | $15,300 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $6,904 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,766 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,586 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,766 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,766 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,770 | $28,570 |
Off-campus without family | $23,452 | $31,252 |
Off-campus with family | $15,866 | $23,666 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
47%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Science/Technology Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Surveying Technology/Surveying
BA
MA
DOC
Surveying Technology/Surveying
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Surveying Technology/Surveying
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
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