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.
< CollapseTroy University is a public university located in Troy, Alabama and founded in 1887, as "Troy Normal School". The main campus enrollment is approximately 6,300 students. The campus itself consists of 36 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 transition to the new name was completed in August 2005 concurrent with the merger of all the associated satellite campuses into a single, unified system and administration. Trustees say they believe the name change will allow the university system to reflect its quality, funding sources and global mission better.
The name change is the fifth in the school's history. When created by the Alabama Legislature on February 26, 1887, it was officially named the Troy State Normal School. The school was located in downtown Troy until moving to the present location in 1930. In 1929, the name was changed to Troy State Teachers College and it subsequently conferred its first baccalaureate degree in 1931. In 1957, the legislature voted both to change the name to Troy State College and to allow it to begin a master's degree program. 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. The university also has a very large off-campus/distance learning program and offers many courses in conjunction with the United States Armed Forces.
The Princeton Review recognizes Troy University as "One of the Best in the Southeast". It can boast the 63rd best graduate school, and is ranked among the top in many other categories. 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. Troy's broadcast journalism program has a sterling reputation and the university's student-led television news broadcast took home the Southeast's top spot at the most recent 2007/2008 awards banquet at the University of Mississippi. In 2008, Troy University was ranked as the 25th best university in the United States for international students by the Institute of International Education. Troy University is home to the state of Alabama's first and only bachelor of science degree program in deaf-interpreting. Troy's learning center in Atlanta, Georgia, offers one of the only certification programs in polygraph science in the country. Graduates of Troy's nursing program consistently have the highest pass rates on the state of Alabama nursing boards. In December 2007, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education gave Troy University the approval to begin the university's first doctoral program; the Doctorate in Nursing Practice.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 9% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Sun Belt Conference) Basketball (Sun Belt Conference) Baseball (Atlantic Sun Conference) Track (Atlantic Sun Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,104 | $ 8,108 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,004 | $ 8,008 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 100 | $ 100 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,096 | 39% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,754 | 44% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,030 | 82% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 81% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 41% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Does anyone know about Troy University?
I'm looking for a good college to go to, and Troy sounds good but I just want to get an opinion about it from someone who goes there, attended there, or knows someone who attended there.
So can someone who experienced it tell me about the school.
27 months ago
Best Answer
I graduated from Troy State University in December 2003 with a Master's degree in Management with a Healthcare concentration. Best move I ever made. It is a wonderful school. The professors are marvelous. Registration is a breeze. They make everything simple for you. They have great undergrad and grad programs. There is something for everyone. And what's even more wonderful is that Troy is expanding rapidly. They have several satellite campuses and offer evening and weekend classes. You will love Troy. I highly recommend it.
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