School Overview
Troy University is a large public university located in Troy, Alabama. More than 30,000 students are enrolled at the school. Numerous undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered at Troy University. Additionally, this university offers programs for non-traditional students with busy schedules. Numerous student support services, including academic and career advising, are available on campus. Students interested in participating in research can find plenty of opportunities while studying at the university. Troy University provides generous scholarships to students who participate in extra-curricular activities and excel in the classroom.
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has recognized Troy University as an accredited university.
General Information
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Admission Office University Avenue, Adams Administration 111 Troy, AL 36082 (334) 670-3179 (800) 551-9716 Fax: (334) 670-3733 [email protected] Contact: Buddy Starling Dean of Enrollment Management |
Main Address University Avenue Troy, AL 36082 (334) 670-3100 |
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Size Total undergrads: 21,144 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,908 Degree-seeking undergrads: 20,899 Graduate enrollment: 7,159 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 67% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $4,264 | $4,492 | $4,924 | $5,860 | +19.01% |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $1,012 | $1,062 | $1,072 | +0.94% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $5,072 | $5,286 | $5,441 | $5,716 | +5.05% |
| Other | $3,176 | $3,270 | $3,408 | $3,442 | +1.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $5,512 | $5,600 | $4,572 | $4,912 | +7.44% |
| Other | $3,382 | $3,480 | $4,878 | $5,100 | +4.55% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $13,432 | $14,060 | $14,835 | $16,090 | +8.46% |
| In-state Off Campus | $14,078 | $14,584 | $15,436 | $16,944 | +9.77% |
| In-state with Family | $5,184 | $5,504 | $5,986 | $6,932 | +15.80% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $4,428 |
| In-state Student Fees | $532 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $8,856 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $532 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,504 | 82% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,204 | 66% | $5,463,912 | $4,538 |
| • Federal grants | 761 | 42% | $3,050,171 | $4,008 |
| • Pell grants | 761 | 42% | $2,974,978 | $3,909 |
| • Other federal grants | 37 | 2% | $75,193 | $2,032 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 65 | 4% | $166,331 | $2,559 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 544 | 30% | $2,247,410 | $4,131 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,242 | 68% | $7,485,545 | $6,027 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,239 | 68% | $7,203,266 | $5,814 |
| • Other student loans | 37 | 2% | $282,279 | $7,629 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 3307 | 2245 | – | 493 | 54 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1440 | 841 | – | 27 | – |
| Accounting | 129 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 307 | 641 | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 114 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | 709 | – | – | 27 | – |
| Finance | 76 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration | – | 200 | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing, Other | 84 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 75 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 141 | 12 | – | 6 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 141 | 12 | – | 6 | – |
| Education | 192 | 568 | – | – | 54 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 29 | – | – | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 365 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 26 | – | – | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 134 | 107 | – | – | 35 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 27 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 26 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Surveying Technology/surveying | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | – | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 109 | 37 | – | 124 | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 92 | 37 | – | 124 | – |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 421 | 84 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | 84 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 421 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 66 | 251 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 251 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 10 | – | – | 336 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 10 | – | – | 336 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 60 | 29 | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | 60 | 29 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 363 | 195 | – | – | – |
| Community Psychology | – | 82 | – | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 113 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 363 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 209 | 212 | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | – | 212 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 68 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 134 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Technologies B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Troy University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (334) 670-3100 |
| Website: | www.troy.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.troy.edu/admissions/www.troy.edu/applications-admissions/index.html |
| Address: | University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082-0001 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 16,436 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 39% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,194 (44% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,908 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,708 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,855 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Troy University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Troy University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 6 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 5 | 5 | 9 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences | 5 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 11 | 2 | 47 | 29 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Troy University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,908 |
| Out-of-state | $16,708 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,506 |
| Out-of-state | $16,156 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,560 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,287 | 76% | $7,855 |
| Student loan aid | 1,371 | 81% | $5,350 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 9,615 | 71% | $6,182 |
| Federal student loans | 8,512 | 63% | $5,665 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Troy University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Troy University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,146 | 2,298 | 3,848 | Percent admitted | 100% | 87% | 88% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 27% | 28% | 27% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Troy University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 16,436 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 12,995 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,441 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Troy University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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