About: Troy University has been recognized by PrincetonReview, U.S. News and World Report, Military Times and more as having some of the best undergraduate programs in the Southeast and nation. Whether you are graduating from high school, transferring from a two-year school, or completing your degree as a working adult, TROY offers a wide variety of associate and baccalaureate degrees that will open doors to career opportunities.
Number of students: 22,500
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Academics: With over 160 academic majors and minors, TROY has a program to prepare you for the professional world. Online learning options make it easy to meet your career goals while working with your schedule.
Honors Program: Minimum requirement for acceptance into the program is a composite score of 26 on the ACT, a composite score of 1180 on the SAT.
Cost of Attendance:
In-State Tuition: $10,400 ($325 per credit hour)
Room and Board: $7,188
Campus Life: The surrounding city of Troy is a charming southern city with a picturesque town square featuring unique boutiques and food options.
Freshmen required to live on campus? Under 19 years old, yes, as space permits
Types of Housing: A number of housing options fromtraditional dorms to apartments are offered at the Troy, Alabama location.
Greek presence: Greek life has been a part of the Troy Campus for 51 years, and the campus is home to Greek housing options in Fraternity Village and Sorority Hill.
Clubs: Students have the opportunity to select from more than 200 clubs, societies and philanthropic groups.
Admissions:
Rolling admissions: Begins June 1st
Requirements: High School graduates may be admitted as Freshmen to Troy University on the basis of acceptable high school records (minimum 2.0 GPA; "C" average) and scores achieved on the American College Testing Program (minimum composite of 20 on the ACT), or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (minimum composite of 950 or 1030 if taken since March 2016).
Average ACT: 22
Average GPA: 3.26
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Minimum ACT for merit scholarship consideration: 23
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 80%
Percentage of students receiving scholarships: 57%
Scholarship deadline: December 1 for merit awards; March 1 for foundation scholarships
Program list: troy.edu/academicprograms
Cool Factors:
•TROY competes in Division I athletics.
•As Alabama’s International University, TROY serves nearly 1,000 international students annually, representing 76 countries. Each day, as many as 80 different languages can be heard spoken on the Troy Campus.
•Study abroad destinations, including Spain, India, England, Ireland, France, Italy, China and Sweden, among others.
School Accolades:
• “Best in the Southeast” - The Princeton Review
•“Best Colleges in the South" - U.S. News and World Report
• "50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever" - College Ranker
