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Troy University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 940-1210. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 18-25. Troy University admitted 96% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
940-1210
ACT middle 50%
18-25
Acceptance rate
96%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
9,805

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Troy University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1210 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Troy University's SAT submitters; 940 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 22% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Troy University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Troy University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing490550620
SAT Math450520590
SAT total (estimated)94010701210
ACT composite182125

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 620 in Reading and Writing but 590 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1088.

Testing policy

Does Troy University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Troy University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Troy University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Troy University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$10,176
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$20,352
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$16,527
First-year retention rate
71%
Graduation rate within 6 years
50%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,062

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Montclair State UniversityNJ · SAT 910-1210University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWI · ACT 18-25Tarleton State UniversityTX · SAT 980-1160University of Central OklahomaOK · ACT 18-24Southeastern Louisiana UniversityLA · ACT 18-24Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleIL · SAT 950-1190

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Huntingdon CollegeSAT 1006-1220Tuskegee UniversityACT 18-25Spring Hill CollegeACT 17-29University of South AlabamaSAT 970-1190Jacksonville State UniversitySAT 1000-1290Auburn University at MontgomerySAT 1036-1203

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FAQ

Troy University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Troy University?

Troy University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 940 and 1210 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1210 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 940 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Troy University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 18 to 25, with a median of 21. Scoring 25 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Troy University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Troy University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Troy University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Troy University's acceptance rate?

Troy University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].