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Troy, Alabama

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Your chances of getting into Troy University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

94.8%
Admission Difficulty for Troy University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at TROY is 94.8%.  Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into TROY and can you get accepted?

Troy University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,672 out of the 7,035 who applied were admitted.

Troy University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into TROY?

95% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Troy University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

TROY GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Troy University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into TROY are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as TROY accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at TROY is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. 26% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #11 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Troy University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 26.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 14.52% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.71% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 14.95% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.7% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.43% Reach
less than 1.00 0.43% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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TROY SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

950-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT 

6%
SAT Scores for Troy University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 460
Composite 25th Percentile 950
SAT Scores for Troy University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 590
Math 75th Percentile 560
Composite 75th Percentile 1150
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Troy University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at TROY is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 950-1150. Students who get into Troy University score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers..  TROY ranks #16 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. TROY regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 950 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 950, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 6 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1050, you have around a 95% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Troy University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >97%
1050 to 1150 Avg + 95%-97%
950 to 1050 Avg - 91%-95%
850 to 950 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 850 Low <84%
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TROY ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

60%
ACT Scores for Troy University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Troy University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into TROY?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to TROY is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 24.  The school ranks #17 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

60 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Troy University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into TROY for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 95% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 24 ACT score.

Troy University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >98%
20 to 24 Avg + 95%-98%
17 to 20 Avg - 92%-95%
14 to 17 Reach 86%-92%
Less than 14 Low <86%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Troy University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,532 2,503 7,035
Accepted 4,313 2,359 6,672
Acceptance Rate 95% 94% 95%
Enrolled 1,045 638 1,683
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 27% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Troy University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Troy University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Troy University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Troy University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Troy University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.5 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1050 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102368 IPEDS survey data for Troy University.

Last updated February 24, 2024