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Troy, Alabama 36082-0001

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 533
490590
MathMid: 510
460570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

14

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

8

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

20

Drug Arrests

15

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (92)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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
10 Years$42,062

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#483
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vs 2024

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History Troy Normal School original faculty (1887) Troy University is a public university with its main campus located in Troy, Alabama.
  • •It was founded as a normal school in 1887 with a mission to educate and train new teachers.
  • •In the 1960s the college opened satellite sites in Montgomery, Phenix City, and Dothan to serve the military personnel posted at Maxwell AFB, Fort Benning, and Fort Rucker (now Fort Novosel).
  • •As a leader in online education, Troy University began offering online courses in the Fall Semester of 1997.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from AL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
163 mi(283 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
275 mi(477 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
305 mi(529 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham130 mi
ATL Atlanta155 mi
JAX Jacksonville268 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive
New York, NY905 mi · ~26h 9m drive
Hartford, CT1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Providence, RI1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive
Albany, NY1004 mi · ~29h drive
Syracuse, NY944 mi · ~27h 16m drive
Rochester, NY907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Buffalo, NY858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Philadelphia, PA825 mi · ~23h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA683 mi · ~19h 44m drive
Harrisburg, PA773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
Newark, NJ900 mi · ~26h drive
Washington, DC702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Baltimore, MD737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Atlanta, GA163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC502 mi · ~14h 30m drive
Miami, FL544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
Orlando, FL354 mi · ~10h 14m drive
Tampa, FL339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
Nashville, TN305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Richmond, VA626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Chicago, IL702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Detroit, MI745 mi · ~21h 31m drive
Minneapolis, MN992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
St. Louis, MO529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Kansas City, MO699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Indianapolis, IN551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
Columbus, OH588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI784 mi · ~22h 39m drive
Dallas, TX636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Houston, TX576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Austin, TX705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
San Antonio, TX763 mi · ~22h 3m drive
Los Angeles, CA1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive
San Francisco, CA2096 mi · ~60h 33m drive
San Diego, CA1818 mi · ~52h 31m drive
Seattle, WA2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive
Portland, OR2171 mi · ~62h 43m drive
Denver, CO1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive
Phoenix, AZ1520 mi · ~43h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1564 mi · ~45h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI4426 mi · ~127h 52m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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