Troy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1972 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #537 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #488 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #686 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 10,222
- Graduates
- 3,436
- 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 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 9,474 | 3,731 | 5,743 |
| Admissions | 9,099 | 3,599 | 5,500 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,650 | 660 | 990 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 231 | 99 | 132 |
2,579 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,980 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Troy University are 940-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,051 or 56%
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 | 7017 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4358 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 774 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 605 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 510 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 174 (1%) |
| Asian | 174 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (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
- $10,363
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,176 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,176 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,352 | $17,100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,978 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,487 |
| Room charge | $4,370 |
| Meal charge | $4,117 |
Troy University majors
Troy University has granted 1,936 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 1,056 master's across 29 programs, and 30 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 | 297 | 215 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | 132 | 65 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 239 | |||
| Psychology, General | 231 | |||
| Social Work | 75 | 139 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 133 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 127 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 115 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 81 | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 76 | 28 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 73 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 55 | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 36 | 20 | ||
| Human Services, General | 54 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 52 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 28 | 16 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 41 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 22 | 18 | ||
| Public Administration | 39 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 36 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 34 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | 9 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 11 | 22 | ||
| Graphic Design | 32 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 31 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 25 | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 28 | |||
| History, General | 28 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 21 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 19 | |||
| Radio and Television | 19 | |||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 16 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Science & Technology Management | 15 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 14 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 13 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 13 | |||
| Sociology, General | 13 | |||
| Music, General | 11 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 10 | |||
| Management Science | 9 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 6 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Dance, General | 6 | |||
| Journalism | 5 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Physics, General | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 212 | 1,936 | 1,056 | 30 |
Troy University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 41% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Troy University has published 3,352 scientific papers with 50,293 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 77 |
| 1994 | 15 | 50 |
| 1995 | 18 | 53 |
| 1996 | 14 | 81 |
| 1997 | 25 | 99 |
| 1998 | 21 | 111 |
| 1999 | 25 | 130 |
| 2000 | 24 | 142 |
| 2001 | 31 | 172 |
| 2002 | 36 | 258 |
| 2003 | 31 | 292 |
| 2004 | 42 | 327 |
| 2005 | 46 | 414 |
| 2006 | 61 | 534 |
| 2007 | 64 | 632 |
| 2008 | 74 | 713 |
| 2009 | 105 | 864 |
| 2010 | 87 | 984 |
| 2011 | 117 | 1125 |
| 2012 | 113 | 1369 |
| 2013 | 129 | 1492 |
| 2014 | 163 | 1951 |
| 2015 | 153 | 2145 |
| 2016 | 195 | 2289 |
| 2017 | 179 | 2534 |
| 2018 | 183 | 2899 |
| 2019 | 183 | 3411 |
| 2020 | 218 | 3907 |
| 2021 | 152 | 4242 |
| 2022 | 151 | 4137 |
| 2023 | 167 | 4199 |
| 2024 | 135 | 4240 |
| 2025 | 110 | 3703 |
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 and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy State 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, serving as director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics starting November 2025.
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Hugh Thompson Jr
- Occupations
- helicopter pilotmilitary aviator
- 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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Rebecca Yarros
- Occupations
- bloggerwriter
- Biography
-
Rebecca Yarros is an American author. She is best known for the Empyrean fantasy book series, which will be adapted into a television series with Amazon; Yarros will serve as a non-writing executive producer. Yarros graduated from Troy University, where she studied European history and English.
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 | 1,624 |
| 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 |