Troy University — College Profile

About

Troy University, often recognized as "Alabama’s International University," is celebrated for its supportive community and robust academic programs in business, education, nursing, and the arts. The university sets itself apart through a distinctly global perspective, enrolling students from more than 75 countries while maintaining an extensive, historically military-friendly commitment to service members and veterans. On the main residential campus in Troy, student life is energetic and traditional, highlighted by an active Greek community, spirited NCAA Division I Trojan athletics, and the renowned "Sound of the South" marching band.

Wikipedia:Troy University is a public university in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1887 as the State Normal School within the Alabama State University System and is now the flagship university of the Troy University System. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Some closed but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century and state universities in the late 20th century.

Location

Troy, AL, 36082-0001 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

155 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,176$20,352

Housing & food (on campus)$9,500$9,500

Books & supplies$1,000$1,000

Cost of attendance$23,165$33,341 est.

Average net price$16,527Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$20,352

In-state: $10,176

Housing & food (on campus)$9,500

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$33,341 est.

In-state: $23,165

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $16,527

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$12,656

$30–48k

$12,042

$48–75k

$14,321

$75–110k

$18,406

$110k+

$22,139

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$11,585

First-years who got one232

Source: Troy University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

48%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

28%

Back for yr 2

71%

Transferred

27%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

49% graduated · 25% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 24% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$39,392

10 yrs after entry$42,062

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$29.5k

90th percentile$44,875

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

96%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1088

R 490–620 · M 450–590

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–25 · E 18–26 · M 16–24

SAT middle 50%: 940–1210

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Troy University: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Troy University's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Troy University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.

Student Body

Gender

Men 36%Women 64%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

16 : 1

Pell grant

43%

First-gen

39%

Family income

$29,641

Independent

45%

Veterans

Age at entry

25.0

Part-time

28%

Race & ethnicity

White

52%

Hispanic

Black

33%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$39,392

After 10 yrs

$42,062

Business Administration, Management and Operations290

Psychology, General245

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other197

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing145

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods141

Criminal Justice and Corrections128

Social Work127

Computer and Information Sciences, General101

Human Services, General75

Biology, General71

Hospitality Administration/Management69

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication56

Political Science and Government50

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness48

Social Sciences, General36

Business/Managerial Economics33

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$150M

Full-time faculty

48%

Faculty salary

$7,612/mo

Teaching spend

$8,209

per student

Federal loans

67%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$3M research spending · 9 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions