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What's it like at Troy University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Troy. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Rural
Campus Setting

Greek Life

Troy University has a moderate Greek life scene. 11% of men join fraternities. 13% of women join sororities. 12% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.

12%
Greek life participation
11%
Fraternity
13%
Sorority

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Troy University:

Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year

Geography

Troy University is in a rural setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Troy Municipal Airport
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Rural

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Troy University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Alabama elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Alabama's gun laws are:

Institutional
Law requires schools to allow students to keep firearms in their vehicles.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Troy University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Troy University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Troy University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Sound of the South Marching Band
  2. 2. Sororities & Fraternities
  3. 3. SGA
  4. 4. University Council
  5. 5. Freshman Forum
  1. 1. Welcome Week
  2. 2. Homecoming
  3. 3. Commencement

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