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Troy University
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  • 4 Year
  • TROY, AL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Troy is an above-average public university located in Troy, Alabama. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,474 undergraduate students. The Troy acceptance rate is 95%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 52% of students, Troy alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,400.

About

UNIVERSITY AVE
TROY, AL 36082
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference

Troy University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Troy Admissions

Acceptance Rate
95%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
920-1150
ACT Range
17-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$12,486 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,893 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 133 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 149 responses
70%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 147 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
20
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
18
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    16%
  • On Campus
    41%
  • Online
    44%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,474 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,823
Undergrads Over 25
35%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 96 responses
  • Diverse
    43%
  • Average
    17%
  • Southern
    17%
  • Unique
    11%
  • Charismatic
    7%
  • Non-tradition
    3%
  • Outgoing
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 164 responses
Poll
71%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 175 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 108 responses
  • Just right!
    50%
  • Moderate
    15%
  • Small
    9%
  • Wonderful
    9%
  • It is okay
    6%
  • Best for your buck
    3%
  • Comfortable but not easy
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
52%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 94 responses

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