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TROY

Troy, Alabama 36082-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

Troy University is a public institution in Troy with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1086, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,062 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,869.

Established
1887
Motto
"Educate the Mind to Think, the Heart to Feel, and the Body to Act"
Mascot
T-Roy
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I athletics
Division
Division I

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93%Acceptance
1086SAT Avg
10,089Students
15:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$42,062Earnings 10yr
$13,869Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Troy University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 533
490590
MathMid: 510
460570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1086

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,792
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,584
Room & Board$7,996
Books & Supplies$1,366
Total Cost of Attendance$21,816
Average Net Price$13,869
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,718
$30–48K$12,632
$48–75K$15,109
$75–110K$15,553
$110K+$14,278

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,869

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,985

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

68

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (92)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,089
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 32%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.8%
Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,392
8 Years$41,914
10 Years$42,062

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,600
Men
$50,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Washington Monthly
#483

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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