Truman State University

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Kirksville, MO
  • 5.0 1 review
#2 Best Value Colleges in Missouri

Overview

Total enrollment

3,664
Truman State University overview
Truman State University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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

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

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    10 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
Truman State University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1170/1370
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/31
  • GPA 3.81

Acceptance Rate

83.8%
Truman State University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 25.9%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition

$9,838

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,566

Breakdown

In State Costs for Truman State University
  • Tuition $9,838
  • Books and Supplies $1,000
  • Other Fees $338
  • Room and Board $11,128
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,930
  • Total One Year Cost $27,234

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

69% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Truman State University are Business, Biology, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 15% of students major in Business, 10% in Biology, and 10% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.

  • Business 15%
  • Biology 10%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 10%
  • English and Literature 10%
  • Psychology 9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178615.

GPA calculator: Truman State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026