More selective than 4% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 57% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose TROY over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
TROY SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, TROY is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 620 |
| SAT math | 450 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 940 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
TROY admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 490–620 | 450–590 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 490–590 | 460–570 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is TROY compared with other Alabama colleges?
TROY has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
| 17 | Talladega College | 85% | 31% | $15,560 |
| 18 | University of North Alabama | 87% | 55% | $12,170 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | 64% | $18,749 |
| 20 | Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | 33% | $13,224 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Birmingham | 93% | 13% | $19,651 |
| 22 | Troy University | 96% | 50% | $16,527 |
| 23 | Alabama State University | 98% | 30% | $20,435 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at TROY
College Scorecard; IPEDS
TROY admissions questions
What is the TROY acceptance rate?
Troy University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,360 of 7,947 applicants were admitted.
Does TROY require the SAT or ACT?
Troy University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 57% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for TROY?
The middle 50% of Troy University enrolled first-year students scored 940–1210 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at TROY?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,717 of 7,360).
Is TROY getting harder to get into?
Troy University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Troy University overview