TROY UNIVERSITY www . troy . edu
About : Troy University has been recognized by Princeton Review , U . S . News & 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 : 19:1
Academics : With more than 170 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 or a composite score of 1180 on the SAT .
Cost of Attendance :
In-State Tuition & Fees : $ 11,640 / year ($ 388 per credit hour ) Room & 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 ? Yes , if under 19 years old , as space permits .
Types of Housing : A number of housing options from traditional dorms to apartments are offered on the Troy , Alabama , campus . 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 : 22 Average GPA : 3.44
Scholarships and Financial Aid :
Minimum ACT / SAT for academic scholarships : 23
Percentage of students receiving financial aid : 75 % Percentage of students receiving scholarships : 41 % Scholarship Deadline : Dec . 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 include 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 " — U . S . News & World Report
• " Best Online Colleges in America " — Niche . com
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