Troy University (TROY)

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TROY can be found in Troy, AL, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. TROY has an enrollment of over 17,000 students.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores within the range of 930 (25th percentile) - 1090 (75th percentile) for the SAT exam and in the range of 18 (25th percentile) - 24 (75th percentile) on the ACT is typical among applicants admitted to this school. We were able to estimate the TROY average GPA (2.89 - 3.25) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. 88% of all those students that apply are granted admission to TROY, from which 31% choose to enroll. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected TROY acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 82%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at troy.edu.

Overall TROY Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

87.6%

The overall acceptance rate for Troy University was reported as 87.6% in Fall 2020 with over 6,150 college applications submitted to Troy University. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • TROY ACT Scores: 18 - 24
  • TROY Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into Troy University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Troy University is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Troy University has been slowly getting lower over the recent years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 91.2%
  • 2017-2018: 88.1%
  • 2018-2019: 87.7%
  • 2019-2020: 87.6%
  • Projected TROY Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 82.0%

How Does TROY Compare?

87.6%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Troy University is fifty-four percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Auburn University at Montgomery90.4%
Columbus State University79.4%
Albany State University66.0%
The University of West Florida31.0%
Samford University83.3%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants6,14637.4%62.6%
Admitted5,38237.3%62.7%
Enrolled1,67938.2%61.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to TROY (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading470 - 550
Math460 - 540
Total Score930 - 1090
ACT®Score Range
English19 - 26
Math17 - 24
Composite Score18 - 24
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