PublicTownTroy University
TROY
Troy, Alabama 36082-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1086
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (92)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average