Troy University Acceptance Rate
Troy, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,947
- Admitted
- 7,360
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Troy University's acceptance rate has risen from 44.1% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,336 to 7,947 (+25%) over that period.
Its 92.6% rate makes Troy University more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Troy University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,336 | 2,797 | 44.1% | 2,176 |
| 2015–16 | 5,569 | 5,116 | 91.9% | 2,084 |
| 2016–17 | 5,952 | 5,431 | 91.2% | 1,960 |
| 2017–18 | 7,367 | 6,492 | 88.1% | 2,160 |
| 2018–19 | 7,332 | 6,428 | 87.7% | 1,929 |
| 2019–20 | 6,146 | 5,382 | 87.6% | 1,679 |
| 2020–21 | 7,018 | 6,487 | 92.4% | 1,857 |
| 2021–22 | 6,766 | 6,446 | 95.3% | 1,596 |
| 2022–23 | 7,035 | 6,672 | 94.8% | 1,683 |
| 2023–24 | 7,947 | 7,360 | 92.6% | 1,717 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,907 | 4,576 | 93.3% |
| Men | 3,040 | 2,784 | 91.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–590 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 460–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 57% |
How Troy University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Troy University's acceptance rate?
Troy University's acceptance rate is 92.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,360 admitted of 7,947 applicants).
Is Troy University test optional?
Troy University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Troy University?
Troy University received 7,947 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,360.
What SAT score do you need for Troy University?
Admitted students at Troy University typically scored 490–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Troy University getting harder to get into?
Troy University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 44.1% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.troy.edu/.