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Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri

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Overview

Enrollment

3,960
Truman State University overview
Location Kirksville, Missouri
Online truman.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Truman State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in the rural town of Kirksville in northeastern Missouri, Truman State University is the state's designated public liberal arts and sciences institution. The 180-acre main campus features primarily red-brick Georgian-style architecture and modern academic facilities surrounded by mature trees and open spaces. Established in 1867 as a teacher training school, Truman has evolved into a selective undergraduate university known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and pre-professional programs, particularly in health sciences and education. The university maintains a residential campus character with most students living in on-campus housing during their first two years, and its athletic teams, known as the Bulldogs, compete in NCAA Division II. Core academic strengths include sciences, mathematics, business, and a notable undergraduate research program that pairs students with faculty mentors.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Truman State is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
Truman State University overview
SAT 1070/1330
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.81

Applications Accepted

45.1% 
Truman State University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition

$8,690
In State Costs for Truman State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$324
Room and Board $9,936
Budget for Other Expenses$4,180
Total One Year Cost$24,230

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,712
Out of State Costs for Truman State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$324
Room and Board $9,936
Budget for Other Expenses$4,180
Total One Year Cost$32,252

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

69% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Truman State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 15%
Biology 10%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 10%
English and Literature 10%
Psychology 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024