Troy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2048 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #556 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #505 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #677 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 10,468
- Graduates
- 3,455
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.troy.edu
Troy University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Troy University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Applicants | 7,947 | 3,040 | 4,907 |
| Admissions | 7,360 | 2,784 | 4,576 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,446 | 587 | 859 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 271 | 101 | 170 |
2,431 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,142 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Troy University are 950-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
971 or 57%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Troy University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7229 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4397 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 742 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 586 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 394 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 358 (3%) |
| Asian | 161 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,329
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,792 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,792 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,584 | $17,100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,976 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,996 |
| Room charge | $4,120 |
| Meal charge | $3,876 |
Troy University majors
Troy University has granted 2,101 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 1,098 master's across 29 programs, and 27 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Troy University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 264 | 206 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 73 | 145 | 67 | |
| Social Work | 127 | 144 | ||
| Psychology, General | 245 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 197 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 145 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 135 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 128 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 101 | 15 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 81 | 35 | ||
| Human Services, General | 75 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 69 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 64 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 62 | |||
| Public Administration | 62 | |||
| Radio and Television | 56 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 48 | 7 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 27 | 28 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 51 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 50 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 46 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 27 | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 27 | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | 18 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 33 | 6 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 37 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | |||
| History, General | 27 | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | 9 | ||
| Graphic Design | 26 | |||
| Science & Technology Management | 26 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 23 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 19 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 18 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 12 | |||
| Dance, General | 11 | |||
| Sociology, General | 11 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | |||
| Management Science | 9 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 9 | |||
| Environmental Science | 8 | |||
| Journalism | 8 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 6 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 5 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 4 | |||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 218 | 2,101 | 1,098 | 27 |
Troy University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 40% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Troy University has published 3,257 scientific papers with 47,278 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 64 |
| 1993 | 8 | 77 |
| 1994 | 15 | 50 |
| 1995 | 18 | 52 |
| 1996 | 14 | 81 |
| 1997 | 25 | 99 |
| 1998 | 21 | 111 |
| 1999 | 25 | 130 |
| 2000 | 24 | 140 |
| 2001 | 31 | 171 |
| 2002 | 36 | 258 |
| 2003 | 31 | 291 |
| 2004 | 42 | 327 |
| 2005 | 46 | 413 |
| 2006 | 61 | 533 |
| 2007 | 64 | 632 |
| 2008 | 74 | 713 |
| 2009 | 105 | 864 |
| 2010 | 87 | 983 |
| 2011 | 116 | 1125 |
| 2012 | 113 | 1366 |
| 2013 | 128 | 1493 |
| 2014 | 163 | 1948 |
| 2015 | 153 | 2135 |
| 2016 | 194 | 2287 |
| 2017 | 179 | 2533 |
| 2018 | 182 | 2893 |
| 2019 | 183 | 3406 |
| 2020 | 218 | 3893 |
| 2021 | 152 | 4229 |
| 2022 | 150 | 4124 |
| 2023 | 167 | 4187 |
| 2024 | 130 | 4177 |
Troy University alumni
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DeMarcus Ware
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
DeMarcus Omar Ware is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. After spending nine seasons with the Cowboys, Ware departed in 2013 as the franchise's all-time leader in quarterback sacks with 117. Ware then played three seasons for the Denver Broncos, with whom he won Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers. After the 2016 season with the Broncos, he announced his retirement from the NFL. In 2017, he signed a one-day contract with Dallas to retire as a Cowboy. In 2018, the Broncos hired Ware as a pass-rush consultant. In 2023, Ware was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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John Kirby
- Enrolled in Troy University
- Graduated with Master of Science in international relations
- Occupations
- government spokespersonnaval officer
- Biography
-
John F. Kirby is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who served as White House National Security Communications Advisor from 2022 to 2025. He previously served in the Biden administration as Pentagon Press Secretary and Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs from 2021 to 2022. He worked as a military and diplomatic analyst for CNN from 2017 to 2021. He served in the Obama administration as Pentagon Press Secretary from 2013 to 2015 and as the spokesperson for the United States Department of State and Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs from 2015 to 2017.
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Hugh Thompson Jr
- Occupations
- helicopter pilotaircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr. was a United States Army officer, serving as a warrant officer in the 123rd Aviation Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Division. He is credited with ending the Mỹ Lai Massacre of the South Vietnamese village known as Sơn Mỹ on March 16, 1968, alongside Glenn Andreotta and Lawrence Colburn.
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Don Gaetz
- Enrolled in Troy University
- Graduated with Master in Public Administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Donald Jay Gaetz is an American businessman and Republican politician who has been a member of the Florida State Senate since 2024, representing parts of Northwest Florida. He previously served from 2006 to 2016 and was Senate president from 2012 to 2014.
General info
| Alternative names | TROY |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Alabama's International University |
| Colors | cardinal, black, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 1,649 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Avenue Troy, Alabama, 36082-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 3346703100 |