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Troy University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,020
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 95%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Troy, Alabama, Troy University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that Troy University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Troy University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at Troy University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,312

Cost of attendance at Troy University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,624

Cost of attendance at Troy University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Troy University received on average $8,893 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,893
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 652 43% $5,064 $3,301,913
Other Federal Grant 652 43% $5,431 $3,541,025
State Grant/Scholarships 28 2% $2,686 $75,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 903 59% $8,336 $7,527,077
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,253 82% $8,893 $11,143,302

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Troy University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Troy University students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.2%.

51.8%

  • asian 60.0% 6 students
  • African American 37.4% 138 students
  • white 58.8% 629 students
  • unknown 52.6% 20 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 17 students
  • International Students 38.9% 35 students
  • Mixed Race 46.5% 27 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sun Belt Conference
  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Troy University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Troy University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)