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Troy, AL 36082-0001
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Troy University
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Information Summary
Ranks 1070th overall and 18th in Alabama
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
72.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,432 |
| Admission
Success rate |
74% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
23 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
27 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
69% / 39% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
27,938 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Troy University?
Ranks 1787th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,164 | $4,164 | $8,328 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $174 | $174 | $348 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,276 | $3,276 | $6,552 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $182 | $182 | $364 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,432 | $13,432 | $17,596 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,078 | $14,078 | $18,242 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,728 | $9,728 | $13,892 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,104 |
$4,104 |
$8,108 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $860 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,812 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,969 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,964 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,162 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,250 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,902 (2,350 male / 2,552 female) |
| Admitted | 3,626 (1,622 male / 2,004 female) |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,597 (1,267 male / 1,330 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,589 (681 male / 908 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1,008 (586 male / 422 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 27,938 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Troy University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Troy University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1042nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 52% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 22 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,931 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $2,400 |
| Board Fee | $2,672 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Troy University Ranks 4043rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,601 | 523 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,000 | 5 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,660 | 503 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,841 | 815 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,241 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Troy University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 328 | 256 | 584 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3,274 | 7,625 | 10,899 |
Hispanic | 593 | 356 | 949 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 210 | 194 | 404 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 86 | 99 | 185 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,562 | 7,121 | 13,683 |
Race Unknown | 593 | 641 | 1,234 |
| Total | 11,646 | 16,292 | 27,938 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Troy University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 18 | 14 | 32 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 112 | 111 | 223 |
Hispanic | 5 | 11 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 7 | 8 | 15 |
White Non-Hispanic | 245 | 323 | 568 |
Race Unknown | 39 | 44 | 83 |
| Total | 428 | 513 | 941 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Troy University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 644 | 1,133 | |
| 148 | 596 | 744 | |
| 210 | 161 | 371 | |
| 20 | 327 | 347 | |
| 191 | 106 | 297 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Troy University Ranks 1747th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $51,945 ($53,899 male / $49,185 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 444 (260 male / 184 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,038 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $6,973,042 |
Troy University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Troy University (formerly Troy State University) is a public university located in Troy, Alabama and founded in 1887. The campus itself consists of 35 major buildings on 460 acres (1.9 km²) plus the adjacent Troy University Arboretum. The Troy University system consists of 60 sites in 17 U.S. states and 11 other countries. On April 16, 2004, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution from Troy State University to Troy University. The name was changed once again in 1967 to Troy State University. The Troy University System includes three other campuses in the state of Alabama in Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City. Troy University is one of the only schools in the country that offers a masters level degree in Health Care Administration and a Masters in Human Resource Management. Also located in Wallace Hall is Troy University Television, also referred to as TrojanVision. Troy University Television is unique in that it broadcasts two live entirely student produced newscasts at noon and five o’clock daily, one of the few universities in the area to do so. The Troy University baseball team won two Division II national championships in 1986 and 1987 under the leadership of legendary baseball coach, Chase Riddle. There are also currently seven fraternity organizations on campus: Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Tau Kappa Epsilon, FarmHouse fraternity, Sigma Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Pi Kappa Phi. Recently, the Kappa Sigma fraternity has had a colony established at Troy University. Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma make up the NPHC fraternities at Troy University. Also recently, Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity has established a chapter at Troy University as well.
Troy University History
Troy State University is located in Troy, Alabama, with numerous branch campuses throughout the United States (not just Alabama) and several international campuses, for a total of 60 sites. Like many state universities, Troy University (“State” was dropped from the name in 2004) began as a normal school, or a teacher’s college, in 1887.
The institution that would become Troy State was founded in 1887 as a teacher’s college. The institution was renamed and relocated a number of times before settling in its present location in 1929 and constructing a number of buildings. The prosperity of post-World War II saw much growth, as did the 50s and 60s. Control was removed from the State Board of Education and entrusted to a Board of Trustees in 1967. The Troy State University system was established in 1982.
Troy University Academics
Troy is unique from many other state universities in the number and location of its branch campuses, many of which are located on military bases and operated in conjunction with the Department of Defense. Troy also offers distance learning courses on both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
p. Troy has five undergraduate colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the College of Education, the College of Health and Human Services, and the Sorrell College of Business. Troy offers a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Music Education, a Bachelor of Science in nursing, and a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Education and in Business Administration. There are a total of 46 majors, some with special concentrations or areas, and 37 minors.Undergraduate studies are offered through five different colleges, including Arts & Sciences, Communication & Fine Arts, Education, Health & Human Services, and Business. TSU offers such diverse programs of study as Aerospace Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Criminal Justice, Geomatics, Health Science, Military Science, and Sports & Fitness Management.
Troy University Unique Programs
Graduate programs are offered in all five colleges as well, with a total of 13 degree programs. The emphasis in graduate work is on the vocational; the College of Arts and Science graduate programs are in computer science, criminal justice, environmental analysis, international relations, and public administration. There are no graduate programs offered in the humanities. The Sorrell College of Business offers an MBA and three other Masters degrees, the College of Fine Arts offers a Master of Science in Conducting, and the College of Education has teacher certification and non-certification options. A Master of Science in Nursing is available through the College of Health and Human Services.
Institute for Leadership Development develops ethical leaders in all disciplines to serve society in a responsible manner. The Institute provides advanced course work and mentorship to a variety of departments on campus, and also performs various public services and seminars in the interest of cultivating leaders outside the TSU campus.
The Troy State Arboretum is 75 acres of forest adjacent to the University’s campus, available for ecological study, relaxation, and reflection. Students benefit from hands-on experience with environmental education programs and the 3,100 square foot Forest Resources Educational Complex.
Troy University Financial Aid
A medium-sized university, Troy has approximately 8000 students on both the graduate and undergraduate level at the Troy campus. Students who are under 19 must live on campus if they are not commuting from their home. There is no set application deadline for admission, but it must be done “well in advance of proposed entrance”. The ACT or SAT is required, as is a non-refundable application fee and transcripts. Application can be done on-line (for the Troy campus only). Tuition for 9 months is $3850, with additional fees of $674. Troy offers some merit-based academic scholarships, and provides some Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Loans and work-study programs are also available. Students receiving financial aid must meet certain academic standards.
Incoming freshmen must apply for financial aid during their senior year of high school. Scholarship awards are approved by the University’s scholarship committee. Scholarships include various academic awards, the Millennium Scholar’s Award, and the Chancellor’s Award, all of which carry various academic requirements. More abstract qualifications such as demonstrated leadership in high school also may be awarded by different scholarships. Fields of music, nursing, military, and athletics all offer their own scholarship opportunities and the respective department should be contacted for inquiries related to that field.
Troy University Students
Besides academic and administration buildings, dormitories, and athletic facilities, the campus includes married student housing, a chapel, a lake, a golf-course, and a pre-school. There is also a nearby arboretum.
The Troy State campus includes eleven different halls, including Shackleford Hall, one of the campus’ original buildings dating back to its founding. Students who are under the age of 19 must live on campus, unless their family lives locally or other special circumstances apply. Special dorms have waiting lists once they fill up for the semester. Troy State is home to over 10,000 undergraduates. Students also may participate in many of the student organizations or Greek groups on campus.
Troy University Local Community
The town of Troy is located in southeastern Alabama, approximately 53 miles from Montgomery, which is the location of the nearest airport. There are approximately 14,000 residents.
Troy, Alabama is a charming southern city with tree-lined streets and friendly faces. The population is continuously growing. The majority of residents are under the age of 19 (due to the presence of Troy State University). Civic organizations include the American Association of University Women, Cattleman’s Association, Jaycee’s and Kiwanis. The Troy Industrial Park is used for heavy industry and rail and air transport.


























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11 months ago
Tony tonyemetu ((at)) yahoo dot com
The Empire of Troy is a very proud university. I am a recent graduate of Troy University (a.k.a. Troy State) and I received a very good education from the school. It is quite a unique school because of all the campuses and sites, but when we all come together in Movie Gallery Stadium for Troy football games, there is nowhere else in the world I'd rather be! I'm a trojan for life! C/O 2008!
about 1 year ago
Mark Brunner obrunner ((at)) troy dot edu
I am a proud student of Troy University’s Distance Learning Program offered through Black Board technology. I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation of the kinds of opportunities a Troy University degree will provide in the future for me and my family. Troy offers many different degrees online; from Associates to bachelors and finishing with Master’s. The convenience of Troy’s distance learning is 2nd to none. The course work and course syllabus is exactly the same as it would be at Troy’s many brick-and-mortar locations throughout. Instructors are courteous, knowledgeable and have each student’s best interest at heart. One of Troy’s greatest attributes is the affordable tuition cost. Since enrolling three years ago, tuition has increased but once…and then it was only $18… Since joining the Troy family I have become a FANATIC of Trojan athletics. Late in the college season (’07) I attended the Troy vs. Georgia (in Athens) football game and had the time of my life! Although my team lost ultimately lost the game we put-up a very good fight for 3 solid quarters against a good Bulldog football team. Troy Baseball is also one to see. Last year, we almost made it to the College World Series before loosing in the second round. Troy University may be dubbed as a mid major university, inside beats the heart of a true goliath. Come join me and finally realize the future of opportunities. See you class… Mark Brunner – Greenville, SC Junior Standing
about 1 year ago
Pat Adams pat_adams ((at)) bellsouth dot net
As a graduate of TSU--except that it was STC when I began--I am indeed proud of the progress the school has made over the years. So much has been added! I do wish someone had taken time to proof-read the "Summary" above, so as to make clearer these statements: "On April 16, 2004, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution from Troy State University to Troy University. The name was changed once again in 1967 to Troy State University."