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Founded in 1887 as Troy Normal School in 1887, Troy University is a public university located in Troy, Alabama. In 2008, the university was ranked the 25th best university in the nation for international students by the Institute of International Education.
The campus consists of more than 35 buildings, spread over 650 acres. In addition, there are three other campuses in Alabama--in Dothan, Montgomery, and Phoenix City--as well as campuses outside the state.
The university focuses on the needs of the adult learner. In addition, Troy University is proud that it has served the men and women of the U.S. military for more than 50 years. Today, Troy continues to operate more than 30 campuses on military bases both at home and abroad.
Troy University is noted for its therapy and counseling, education and teaching, business and management, and security and law enforcement concentrations.
The school's academic divisions are:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Communication and Fine Arts
- College of Education
- College of Health and Human Services
- General Studies
- Sorrell College of Business
Notable alumni of Troy University include:
Kerry Jenkins, a former NFL offensive lineman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Super Bowl XXXVII champion; DeMarcus Ware, All-Pro NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys; Bobby Jon Drinkard, Survivor contestant, Calvin Klein runway model, and actor; Tom Foreman, CNN political correspondent; Lynne Koplitz, stand-up comedian and actress; Bobby Bright, former Montgomery mayor, current Alabama Congressman; Ralph Ford, band arranger, composer; director of Troy's bands; Troy King, current Attorney General of Alabama; and Kevin Kregel, astronaut, and February 2000 Space Shuttle Endeavor mission commander.
School sports include football, basketball, baseball and track. The university is in the Sun Belt Conference for major sports.
Troy has an active Greek life, which includes more than eight sororities and several fraternal organizations.
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Campus LocationUniversity Avenue Troy, AL 36082-0001 USA Main Tel: (334) 670-3100 Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Troy University HighlightsWhere Troy University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, education and teaching, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Master | 2,906 | 20 | | Bachelor | 2,215 | 40 | | Associate | 441 | 4 | | Post-master's certificate | 155 | 5 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Troy University was 28,955 in 2007 (19,015 full-time equivalent). About 49% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 51% of the class. Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 61% are full-time and 39% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,264 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,428 | | Room | $ 2,400 | | Board | $ 2,672 | | Books and supplies | $ 920 | | Other | $ 3,176 |
Financial Aid: Troy University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 211 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 214 |
Housing and MealsTroy University provides on-campus housing for 1,931 of its 19,015 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Troy University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Troy University is in the Sun Belt Conference for major sports. Troy University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 49 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 36 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .
Troy University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 79% | | All | 74% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (31 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,937 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (162 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1,313 awarded) - Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded) - Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (312 awarded) - Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (689 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (17 awarded) MEDIA (65 awarded) - Journalism
- Radio and Television
MUSIC (5 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (153 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (67 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE (61 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (362 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (523 awarded) - Community Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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