Troy University

Troy University, founded in 1887 as Troy State Normal School and elevated to university status in 2005, enrolls 17,000+ students across its flagship Troy, Alabama campus (577 acres), plus Dothan, Montgomery, Phenix City sites, 60+ global locations, and online programs serving military personnel worldwide. Six colleges-Arts & Sciences; Communication & Fine Arts; Education; Health & Human Services; Sorrell College of Business; Graduate School-offer 200+ degrees emphasizing nursing, criminal justice, hospitality, aviation, and cybersecurity through state-of-the-art labs, flight simulators, and eTROY online platform achieving 95% retention. Ranked #45 Regional Universities South (US News 2025) with 93% acceptance rate, it prioritizes affordability ($20K out-of-state tuition), veteran support (Yellow Ribbon), and international students from 75+ countries via ESL and Confucius Institute legacy. Nestled in historic Troy amid Southern hospitality, oak-lined quads, and SEC sports with 16 Division I teams fostering Trojan pride through 150+ organizations.