Troy University

Troy University is a public university based in Troy, Alabama, with a statewide and international footprint built around undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. Founded in 1887 as a normal school, the institution has grown into a multi-campus university that serves students at its Troy campus as well as locations in Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City, alongside online programs and global support for military-affiliated learners. Its academic structure includes colleges and schools spanning arts and sciences, business, communication and fine arts, education, health and human services, nursing, and graduate study. The university’s work centers on broad access and applied learning. Troy University enrolls students from across the United States and from numerous countries, and it maintains a strong identity in serving active-duty service members, veterans, and military families through flexible course delivery and support services. Its academic offerings include doctoral programs such as the Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Ph.D. in Sport Management, reflecting a mission that extends beyond bachelor’s and master’s education. Troy University also anchors cultural and civic life in its region. The Troy campus is home to the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, a significant educational and historical resource connected to the university, and the institution fields NCAA Division I athletics as the Troy Trojans. With campuses across Alabama, online reach, and longstanding ties to teacher education and public service, Troy University operates as both a regional university and a broader access institution serving traditional students, adult learners, and military-connected populations.