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Troy University

Troy·university

69%

Acceptance rate

3.7%

Intl. students

$20,352

Tuition/yr

16,000

Enrollment

16:1

Student:Faculty

About Troy University

Private university in Troy, Alabama. Strong business, engineering, and education programs.

Troy University is a public university founded in 1887 and headquartered in Troy, Alabama. As of Fall 2025, it enrolls 14,353 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, offering degrees through its main campus and a large network of online and distance-learning sites serving students in more than 80 countries.

The university's academic strengths lie in business (Sorrell College of Business), criminal justice, education, nursing, and sport management. Its online programs are consistently ranked nationally, Forbes Advisor ranked its online graphic design program first in the nation, and it holds strong positions in online criminal justice, nursing, and psychology. The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence is ranked 4th nationally by Collegerank.net.

Troy's main campus is located in the small city of Troy in south-central Alabama, roughly 50 miles south of Montgomery. The university also maintains campuses in Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City, Alabama, and operates centers across the southeastern United States and internationally. It is classified as a regional university and ranked 45th among Regional Universities South by U.S. News.

World University Rankings

US News Best Global Universities (2025)##45 Regional Universities South

Campus & Location

Province

AL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–2,500/mo | Food: USD 380–650/mo | Costs vary widely by city.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.

For Nepali students

  • Troy University is an affordable entry point into U.S. higher education: international undergraduate tuition runs approximately $20,352 per year, and the university offers the International Trojan Opportunity (ITO) scholarship worth $11,024, bringing the net tuition significantly lower than many comparable institutions.
  • The university's strong online and hybrid program options in business, criminal justice, and education suit Nepali students who may need scheduling flexibility, and F-1 visa students completing STEM-eligible degrees qualify for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) post-graduation, providing meaningful U.S. work experience.
  • Troy has been recognized as one of the most military-friendly universities in the U.S. and has a long history of serving a diverse international student body across 51 countries, which typically translates to established international student support services beneficial to newcomers from Nepal.
  • With a 96% acceptance rate, Troy is accessible to a broad range of applicants, making it a realistic option for Nepali students who may not yet meet the thresholds of more selective U.S. universities but want an accredited degree with recognized program rankings.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-19 · Source: https://www.troy.edu. Information may change — verify with Troy University’s official website before applying.