Campus & Student Life at Troy University

Home to about 12,712 undergraduates in 2020, Troy University is a large, public university located in Troy, Alabama. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Troy University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Troy University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Troy University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Troy University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Troy University Disability Services.

Troy University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Troy University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Troy University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Troy University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Troy University

Troy University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Troy University

Troy University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,712 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,208 (64.6%). Part-time attendance was 4,504 (35.4%).

Troy University is Ranked #979 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Troy University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Troy University #979 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Troy University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Troy University Diversity Guide.

Troy University Competes in the NCAA

Troy University has a total of 502 student athletes, 275 men and 227 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Troy University Athletics