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Troy University (TROY)
- University Avenue
- Troy, AL 36082
- OPEID College Code: 00104700
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- General Phone: (334) 670-3100
- Chancellor: Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.
- Website: www.troy.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 28,955
- College Alias: TROY
- College Mascot: Trojans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - TROY Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.troy.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,350 | 2,552 | 4,902 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,622 (69%) | 2,004 (79%) | 3,626 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,267 (78%) | 1,330 (66%) | 2,597 (72%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,350 | 52% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TROY Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 39% | - | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,867 | $2,703 | $2,000 | $2,909 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Number in Default | 431 | 300 | 181 |
| Number in Repayment | 8,090 | 5,902 | 3,614 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,264 | $4,104 | $4,104 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,428 | $8,108 | $8,108 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $890 | $860 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,072 | $4,920 | $4,812 |
| Other Expenses | $3,176 | $3,070 | $2,969 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,512 | $5,292 | $4,964 |
| Other Expenses | $3,382 | $3,269 | $3,162 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,544 | $3,269 | $4,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,432 | $12,984 | $12,745 |
| Out of State | $17,596 | $16,988 | $16,749 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,078 | $13,555 | $13,090 |
| Out of State | $18,242 | $17,559 | $17,094 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,728 | $9,161 | $9,214 |
| Out of State | $13,892 | $13,165 | $13,218 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,955 Undergraduate: 21,298 Graduate: 7,657
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,914 Female: 17,041
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,400 Female: 11,898
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,514 Female: 5,143
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,641 Part-Time: 16,314
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,986 Part-Time: 11,312
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,655 Part-Time: 5,002
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 539 | 2% |
| American Indian | 267 | 0.9% |
| Black | 11,503 | 40% |
| Asian | 395 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1,013 | 3% |
| White | 13,914 | 48% |
| Unknown | 1,324 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 57 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,410 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,727 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,027 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,220 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4,754 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3,968 | 14% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,759 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,013 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,108 | 1,416 | 1,692 |
| Faculty Status | 1,602 | 483 | 1,119 |
| Tenured Faculty | 212 | 211 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 46 | - | 46 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,602 | 483 | 1,119 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,602 | 483 | 1,119 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 120 | 111 | 9 |
| Other Professionals | 554 | 509 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 832 | 313 | 519 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 447 | 259 | 188 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 272 | 23 | 249 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,263 (243) | $58,517 (132) | $51,394 (111) |
| Professor | $70,260 (39) | $72,405 (29) | $64,039 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $60,078 (58) | $61,877 (38) | $56,660 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,933 (111) | $53,774 (50) | $52,244 (61) |
| Instructor | $42,750 (9) | $48,958 (2) | $40,976 (7) |
| Lecturer | $36,367 (25) | $37,422 (13) | $35,223 (12) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,719 (197) | $66,330 (125) | $61,923 (72) |
| Professor | $88,102 (32) | $87,323 (23) | $90,091 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $71,545 (57) | $71,379 (37) | $71,852 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,350 (74) | $58,903 (47) | $57,387 (27) |
| Instructor | $47,426 (10) | $57,783 (3) | $42,987 (7) |
| Lecturer | $44,177 (24) | $46,668 (15) | $40,024 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,229 (440) | $56,452 (257) | $51,107 (183) |
| Professor | $71,082 (71) | $71,982 (52) | $68,621 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $59,315 (115) | $60,163 (75) | $57,725 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,857 (185) | $51,071 (97) | $50,621 (88) |
| Instructor | $40,673 (19) | $47,950 (5) | $38,074 (14) |
| Lecturer | $36,258 (49) | $37,830 (28) | $34,162 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,595,189 | $2,249,137 | $1,346,052 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 63% | 37% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 421 | 288 | 133 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 421 | 288 | 133 |
| Baseball | 52 | 52 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 67 | 37 | 30 |
| Football | 153 | 153 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Rodeo | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $128,330 | $59,223 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $68,455 | $29,399 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Rodeo | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 30% |
| American Indian | 44% |
| Black | 42% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 39 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 29 | 58 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 13 | - |
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