Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Troy admits about 10 in 10 applicants (96%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 10% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (96% and 96%).
Applicants from Alabama and from other states were admitted at similar rates (95% and 95%).
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
21% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Troy reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important. 35% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 5% of first-years sent an SAT and 50% an ACT. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it.
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
93% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 96% of first-year applicants
1,782 applied · 1,659 admitted · 849 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credit hours completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Not required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting June 1.
- There's no set reply date.
- $100 housing deposit, due March 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 Year.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.41
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.022%
- 3.75–3.9913%
- 3.50–3.7412%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.029%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 22.4% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 12.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 11.6% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 12.1% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 12.6% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 20.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 8.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.7% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1040 on the SAT, 130 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
48% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
48% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 400–499.
14% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 12–17.
Shares of the 5% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 50% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
89 studentssubmitted ACT
906 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Troy University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)