# Troy University (TROY)

Public college in Troy, AL. IPEDS ID 102368.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/troy-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/troy-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,527 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 50%; beats 46% of AL colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $42,062; beats 27% of AL colleges and 17% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,985

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,656 |
| 30-48k | $12,042 |
| 48-75k | $14,321 |
| 75-110k | $18,406 |
| 110k+ | $22,139 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.47 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $42,062 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,656 | $56,572 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,042 | $53,828 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,321 | $64,015 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,406 | $82,275 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,139 | $98,961 | 9.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,165 in-state; about $33,341 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,176 in-state, $20,352 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $7,996; books: $1,366

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–620; SAT math: 450–590; ACT: 18–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,947 applicants, 7,360 admitted, 1,717 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT 18–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 93%, ACT 18–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology and Society | $85,672 | $80,455 | $11,809 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,407 | $79,492 | $27,437 |
| Nursing | $66,344 | $78,785 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | $44,005 | $67,190 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $45,260 | $63,472 | $27,000 |
| Business | $45,195 | $63,425 | $26,500 |
| Social Sciences | $36,547 | $57,620 | $28,125 |
| Political Science | $46,279 | $57,341 | $27,874 |
| Criminal Justice | $41,780 | $56,317 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,256 | $53,112 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,788 | $49,195 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $31,339 | $48,145 | $17,500 |
| Communications | $33,154 | $47,978 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $30,057 | $46,934 | $24,945 |
| English | $25,888 | $46,923 | $25,924 |
| Social Work | $31,190 | $45,789 | $30,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $29,917 | $44,859 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $31,479 | $44,102 | $31,207 |
| Sociology | $26,803 | $41,433 | $43,500 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | $31,454 | $41,240 | $28,968 |
| Studio Art | $26,917 | $37,264 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| American Sign Language | $35,336 | not reported | $20,500 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $34,238 | not reported | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $30,184 | not reported | $29,500 |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | $39,591 | not reported | $28,500 |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $108,040 (AL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage not reported (metro), $46,660 (AL), $59,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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