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 and baccalaureate degrees that will open doors to career opportunities .
Number of students : 22,500 Student / faculty ratio : 15:1
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 : 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 : $ 10,200 Room and Board : $ 6,525
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 ? No
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 51 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 200 clubs , societies and philanthropic groups .
Admissions : Rolling admissions : Begins August 1st . 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 : 3.26
Scholarships and Financial Aid : Minimum ACT for merit scholarship consideration : 23 Percentage of students receiving financial aid : 80 % Percentage of students receiving scholarships : 57 % Scholarship deadline : December 1
Program list : troy . edu / academicprograms
Cool Factors :
• TROY competes in Division I athletics .
• As Alabama ’ s International University , TROY serves nearly 1,000 international students annually , representing 76 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 - U . S . News and World Report
• " 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever " - College Ranker
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