Troy University

University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082-0001

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at Troy University

Troy University awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #52 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.41% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

42.0% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $12,842 a year after grants and scholarships — $3,232 below the $16,074 median across the 15 BSW colleges in Alabama. 46.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

13,658
Total Students
10,222
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

96%
Acceptance Rate
9,099 admitted out of 9,474 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
490 - 620
Math
450 - 590
6% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 25
English
18 - 26
Math
16 - 24
56% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$9,792
Out-of-State
$19,584

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$12,842
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $12,656
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,042
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,321
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,406
$110,001+ $22,139
46%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Students Borrowing
$4,570
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

42%
Overall
39%
Full-Time
45%
Part-Time
50%
First-Time Students
48%
Transfer Students
20%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 27%
6-Year Completion 38%
8-Year Completion 42%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
37.4%
Female
62.6%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
55.6%
Some Distance
26%
No Distance
18.4%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
48.3%
Some Distance
30.6%
No Distance
21.1%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
51.4%
Black or African American
31.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Non-Resident Alien
3.7%
Unknown
1.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
3346703100
Address
University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082-0001
IPEDS ID
102368

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.