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Troy University, Alabama

Troy University

Troy University is a public university located in Troy, Alabama. It was originally founded in 1887 as "Troy Normal School". Troy University was ranked the 25th best university in the United States for international students by the Institute of International Education in 2008. The main campus is spread across an area of 600 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through several academic divisions which include:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Communication and Fine Arts
  • College of Education
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • Sorrell College of Business

Troy University’s athletic department has men’s and women’s sports teams that take part in a variety of sports. The sports teams are nicknamed the Trojans and their official mascot is T-Roy.

Overview of Troy University

Troy, Alabama is home to Troy University. Troy is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Troy University go up to the Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and education and teaching.

Troy University Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Faculty

Troy University has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school has 26,880 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Troy University are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Troy University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference and Sun Belt Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging electronic formats. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University's dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application to life-long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship and research."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Troy University

Troy University
University Avenue
Troy, AL 36082-0001
General Phone: (334) 670-3100
Admissions Phone: (334) 670-3179
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 670-3186
http://www.troy.edu

Troy University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Troy University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management1,945business management, human resources, business, business and related services, accounting, MIS, finance, marketing studies
Education And Teaching1,472social foundations of education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, teacher ed, educational admin and supervision, school counseling, early childhood education, ...
Liberal Arts671liberal arts and humanities, international relations, social services, English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, ...
Therapy And Counseling453counseling psychology, psychology, community psychology
Family And Social Work359public administration, social service professions, social work
Security And Law Enforcement265criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration
Computer Science And Engineering174computer and info science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine126registered nursing
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy55sports and fitness management, rehabilitation, athletic trainer
Science49biology, chemistry, physical sciences, marine biology
Media45journalism, radio and television
Art Studies30art studies
Mathematics14mathematics
Conservation And Resource Management5environmental science
Engineering Technician5surveying tech

Number of programs and degrees for Troy University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree3,07822
Bachelor's degree1,99538
Associate's degree4544
Post-master's certificate1415

Student Body

In 2005, Troy University had a total enrollment of 26,880 students (17,510 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men51%
Women49%
Full-Time69%
Part-Time31%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate62%
Graduate38%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White52%
Black34%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races7%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-196%
20-219%
22-2413%
25-2919%
30-3418%
35-3915%
40-4915%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama52%
Georgia11%
Foreign countries7%
North Carolina5%
Florida5%
New York4%
Kentucky3%
Tennessee3%
State unknown2%
Oklahoma1%
Texas1%
Alaska1%
Colorado1%

Troy University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time54 %

Troy University Room and Board (2005)

Troy University offers campus housing for 1,525 of its 17,510 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Troy, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Troy University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4,8863,94981%2,08453%
Men2,3351,81778%1,06559%
Women2,5512,13284%1,01948%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1624
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1723

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT4%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT41%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrecommended

Admissions Phone Number: (334) 670-3179

Troy University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,104
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,108
Room and board$ 4,812
Room charge$ 2,300
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,512
Books and supplies$ 860
Other expenses$ 2,969

Financial Aid:
Troy University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 104700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 670-3186

Troy University Faculty

Troy University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured8867
Non-tenured, but on tenure track10273

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year23$74,0376$77,552
Associate professorcalendar year46$57,74932$57,670
Assistant professorcalendar year65$50,86050$47,275
Instructorcalendar year1*7$39,559
Lecturercalendar year9$34,6658$32,915
All faculty totalcalendar year144$55,661103$50,628

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year10$65,5884$60,513
Associate professoracademic year14$54,1909$52,332
Assistant professoracademic year10$45,39512$47,087
Instructoracademic year1*6$36,291
Lectureracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year37$53,40032$47,682

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Troy University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballSun Belt Conference
BasketballSun Belt Conference
BaseballAtlantic Sun Conference
TrackAtlantic Sun Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total176105281
Football83083
Track342761
Baseball27027
Basketball121426
All Other Sports206484

Troy University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

Troy University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Troy University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Troy University Number of students
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Troy University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Troy University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Troy University Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Troy University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Troy University % of students from other states
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Troy University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Troy University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Troy University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Troy University % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Troy University Male % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Troy University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Troy University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in family and social work
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Troy University % of degrees in family and social work
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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