Troy University News

November 8, 2004

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Troy Office of University Relations
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Troy University worldwide enrollment sets record by topping 27,000

   Troy University is reporting record enrollment numbers for the third straight year, as the University now serves more than 27,000 students worldwide, according to the Office of Institutional Research.
   The official headcount enrollment figure for fall semester is 27,117, a 16 percent increase over the 23,341 headcount reported for fall 2003.
   The enrollment total is composed of data from four campuses in Alabama , in Troy , Dothan , Montgomery and Phenix City , as well as University College , which operates more than 60 campuses outside of Alabama in 17 U.S. states and 11 nations. The University College Division receives no Alabama taxpayer funding.
   “This is encouraging news and reflects the hard work and dedication of hundreds of people throughout Troy University, such as the members of our faculty and our staff, who are committed to providing excellent service to students and a top-quality academic environment,” Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., chancellor, said. “We have set a goal to enroll 30,000 students worldwide by fall 2008. It appears we are well on our way of achieving this goal.”
   The TROY chancellor said part of the reason for the enrollment success is that Troy University serves both traditional-age and adult students with a variety of delivery methods, including distance learning.
   Dr. Hawkins added that internationalization efforts also played a key role in increasing enrollment. He pointed out that enrollment of international students on the main campus in Troy is up 12 percent over 2003.
   Sustained enrollment growth is vital for Troy University because of dwindling support from state appropriations, Chancellor Hawkins said.
   “Only approximately 23 percent of our budget comes from state appropriations,” Dr. Hawkins said. “We depend on tuition as our primary source of budget revenue.”