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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:
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.
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.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and education and teaching.
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.
Troy University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 26,880 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Troy University are 40 years old or older.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,945 | business management, human resources, business, business and related services, accounting, MIS, finance, marketing studies |
| Education And Teaching | 1,472 | social foundations of education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, teacher ed, educational admin and supervision, school counseling, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 671 | liberal arts and humanities, international relations, social services, English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 453 | counseling psychology, psychology, community psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 359 | public administration, social service professions, social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 265 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 174 | computer and info science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 126 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 55 | sports and fitness management, rehabilitation, athletic trainer |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, marine biology |
| Media | 45 | journalism, radio and television |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | surveying tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Troy University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3,078 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,995 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 454 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 141 | 5 |
In 2005, Troy University had a total enrollment of 26,880 students (17,510 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 69% |
| Part-Time | 31% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 52% |
| Georgia | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,886 | 3,949 | 81% | 2,084 | 53% |
| Men | 2,335 | 1,817 | 78% | 1,065 | 59% |
| Women | 2,551 | 2,132 | 84% | 1,019 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 670-3179
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 88 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 102 | 73 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $74,037 | 6 | $77,552 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 46 | $57,749 | 32 | $57,670 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 65 | $50,860 | 50 | $47,275 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $39,559 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 9 | $34,665 | 8 | $32,915 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 144 | $55,661 | 103 | $50,628 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $65,588 | 4 | $60,513 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $54,190 | 9 | $52,332 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $45,395 | 12 | $47,087 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $36,291 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $53,400 | 32 | $47,682 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 105 | 281 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 64 | 84 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Troy University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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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