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TROY UNIVERSITY www.troy.edu About: Troy University has been recognized by Princeton Review, 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, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees that will open doors to career opportunities. Number of students: 17,000 Student/faculty ratio: 17:1 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: The 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 & Fees: $10,068/year ($325 per credit hour) Room and Board: $9,586/year 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 from Traditional dorms to apartments are offered at the Troy, Alabama location. Greek presence: Greek life has been a part of the Troy Campus for more than 50 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 150 clubs, societies, and philanthropic groups. Admissions: Rolling admissions: Begins June 1 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: 21.6 Average GPA: 3.37 Scholarships and Financial Aid: Minimum ACT/SAT for academic scholarships: 23 Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 76% Percentage of students receiving scholarships: 49% Scholarship Deadline: December 1 for merit awards; March 1 for foundation scholarships Cool Factors: • TROY competes in Division I athletics. • As Alabama’s International University, TROY serves nearly 800 international students annually, representing 65 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" and "Most Innovative Schools" - U.S. News and World Report • "Best Online Colleges in America" -- Niche.com 38 | Fall 2020 www.potentialmagazine.com