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Troy University

Public 4-year · Troy, Alabama · 9,805 undergradsTest-optional

Campus of Troy University
Photo: Kreeder13, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission10 in 10 get in96% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$13,943a year, in-state · sticker $23,521
Graduation rate
50%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$49,010median per year · debt $25,000
Report card how grades work
B-Overall value
A-Cost
B+Price for low incomes
C+Graduation
CEarnings

Troy University is a public 4-year college in Troy, Alabama with 9,805 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, costs an average of $13,943 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Troy University acceptance rate and admissions

Troy University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
940 to 1210
4001600
ACT composite
18 to 25
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 490 to 620, math 450 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Troy University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)$10,704
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)$20,880
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$10,068
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$23,521
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$13,943

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,943 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,578 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$13,361
$30,001 to $48,000$12,934
$48,001 to $75,000$12,456
$75,001 to $110,000$14,384
Over $110,000$15,656

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Troy University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Troy University graduation rate, earnings and debt

50%
finished within 6 years
71%
came back for year two
46%
get a Pell Grant
  • 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $49,010 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Troy University$49,010
Alabama median, public 4-year$51,154
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509

Debt compared

Troy University$25,000
Alabama median$21,884
U.S. median$19,500

Median debt is 51% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Troy University majors and what graduates earn

Troy University awarded bachelor's degrees in 43 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($79,492).

Computer and information sciences$79,492
Nursing$78,785
Accounting$67,190
Business administration$63,472
Social Sciences, General$57,620
Political science$57,341
Criminal justice$56,317
Kinesiology and exercise science$53,112
All 43 majors at Troy University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Computer and information sciences81$58,747$79,492$20,250
Nursing132$74,546$78,785$20,500
Accounting36$55,411$67,190$25,000
Business administration312$51,573$63,472$25,000
Social Sciences, General15$50,102$57,620n/a
Political science22$45,142$57,341$22,250
Criminal justice115$44,900$56,317$21,925
Kinesiology and exercise science55$34,703$53,112$23,620
Teacher education by grade level137$42,998$49,195$25,750
Mathematics9n/a$48,145n/a
Communication32$36,816$47,978$18,750
Biology47$30,979$46,934$21,250
English35$34,182$46,923$29,166
Social work75$37,596$45,789$28,500
Radio, TV and digital media19n/a$44,859$28,500
Psychology231$34,867$44,102$25,000
Sociology13$36,737$41,433n/a
Fine and studio arts8$33,849$37,264n/a
Interdisciplinary studies, other239$41,404n/a$25,250
Human services54$34,797n/a$25,625
Hospitality management36n/an/a$26,000
Graphic and industrial design32n/an/an/a
History28$34,028n/a$24,250
Business/Managerial Economics25n/an/an/a
Anthropology19n/an/an/a
Music18n/an/an/a
Health professions, general18n/an/a$31,000
Physical and occupational therapy16n/an/an/a
American Sign Language14n/an/an/a
IT and network administration13n/an/an/a
Geography13n/an/an/a
Business analytics and operations research9n/an/an/a
Teacher education by subject8n/an/an/a
Environmental science7n/an/an/a
Chemistry6n/an/an/a
Dance6n/an/an/a
Journalism5n/an/an/a
Romance languages4n/an/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology4n/an/an/a
Physics4n/an/an/a
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians3n/an/an/a
Biological and physical sciences3n/an/an/a
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians2n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Troy University

26 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 26 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business administrationMaster's215$78,355$31,969
Social workMaster's139$49,618$30,417
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's133$46,071$51,250
Teacher education by grade levelMaster's97$57,537$30,750
International relationsMaster's73$91,569n/a
NursingMaster's65$97,550$46,250
Human resourcesMaster's52$69,205$33,922
Public relations and advertisingMaster's41$49,364$27,705
Public administrationMaster's39$68,364$41,000
Kinesiology and exercise scienceMaster's36$50,219$25,625
International businessMaster's34n/an/a
Computer and information sciencesMaster's28n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's28$56,208$35,354
Social Sciences, GeneralMaster's22$48,859$35,875
NursingProfessional doctorate21n/an/a
AccountingMaster's20$67,476n/a
Ecology and evolutionary biologyMaster's10n/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise scienceDoctoral9n/an/a
BiologyMaster's6n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's4$73,781$30,750
School counseling and student servicesMaster's4n/an/a
Teaching English as a second languageMaster's3n/an/a
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)Master's3n/an/a
Business/Managerial EconomicsMaster's3n/an/a
EducationMaster's1n/an/a
HistoryMaster's1n/an/a

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Troy University?

Troy University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Troy University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,704 for in-state students and $20,880 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,943 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Troy University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 490 to 620 in reading and writing and 450 to 590 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Troy University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Troy University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Troy University?

50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Troy University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,010 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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