TROY Admission Requirements

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TROY Admission Overview

TROY admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year TROY admitted 96% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 940-1210 / ACT 18-25. TROY is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TROY Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Troy University

Acceptance Rate

The TROY acceptance rate is 96%. Last year, 9,099 of 9,474 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

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

TROY is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Troy University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TROY GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at TROY typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. TROY is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #10 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Troy University freshmen
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 0.09% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

TROY SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

940-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

6%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 450
  • Composite 940
SAT 25th percentile scores for Troy University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for Troy University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at TROY typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 940–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. TROY ranks #14 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 940 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

TROY is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Troy University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >98%
1080 to 1210 Avg + 96%-98%
940 to 1080 Avg - 93%-96%
Below 940 Below mid-50 <93%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

TROY ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

56%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 16
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for Troy University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 24
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Troy University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at TROY typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. TROY places #12 among colleges in Alabama for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to TROY without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Troy University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
25+ Above 75th >98%
21 to 25 Avg + 96%-98%
18 to 21 Avg - 93%-96%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <93%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Troy University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,743 3,731 9,474
Accepted 5,500 3,599 9,099
Acceptance Rate 96% 96% 96%
Enrolled 1,122 759 1,881
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 21% 21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Troy University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Troy University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

TROY is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (940-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102368.

GPA calculator: Troy University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026