Troy University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,089 students.
About This School
Troy University is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama with approximately 10,089 undergraduate students enrolled. Troy University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,869 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $41,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Troy University is a public university in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1887 as the State Normal School within the Alabama State University System and is now the flagship university of the Troy University System. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Some closed but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century and state universities in the late 20th century.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $13,869/year net price and only $15,985 in median debt, the cost is genuinely manageable, but a 47% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start here don't finish — that's a real red flag worth asking about before enrolling. Median earnings of $41,100 a decade out are modest but reasonable given the debt load, and the near-open admissions (93% acceptance rate) makes this accessible for students who may not have a strong application elsewhere. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open and ask specifically about support services for first-year students.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,089 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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