Troy University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1887 in Troy, Alabama. Ranked among the top regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, Troy serves approximately 14,700 students across its flagship Troy campus and multiple locations including Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City, Alabama. Troy is nationally recognized for its extensive military and veteran support programs, its robust online learning platform, and its growing international presence — enrolling nearly 1,000 international students annually from more than 65 countries. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs through its colleges of arts and sciences, business, communication and fine arts, education, and nursing and health sciences. Troy's strong programs in criminal justice, nursing, business administration, education, and the social sciences are closely aligned with the workforce needs of Alabama and the Southeast. The Trojans compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Sun Belt Conference in football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, volleyball, and track and field. Troy's 578-acre campus in historic Pike County, Alabama features modern athletics facilities, residence halls, and a vibrant student life that blends the traditions of a Southern public university with a distinctly global campus community. The university's 96% acceptance rate and tiered tuition structure reflect its commitment to accessible education for students from Alabama, the United States, and around the world.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$30300
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,352
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
