Truman State University
#5 in Regional Universities Midwest
Overview
Truman State University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,622 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 210 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Truman State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #5. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,456; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,856.
Located in the rural town of Kirksville, Mo., Truman State University is about a three hour drive southeast of Des Moines and three hours northwest of St. Louis. Undergraduate Truman students can choose from nearly 50 areas of study, and graduate students can choose from nine, including accounting through its business school. Truman helps students secure their post-college plans through its Career Center, which helps with resumes and interviews, and the Truman in Washington Program, which connects students with internships and alumni in D.C. Each fall, students kick off the academic year by enjoying music and games at Truman’s Dawg Fest celebration, and then they explore extracurricular opportunities at the Activities Fair. Truman students can get involved with Greek life, around 250 student organizations, or intramural sports. Truman also offers 18 varsity sports teams, called the Bulldogs, which compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. One of Truman’s most notable alumni is Jenna Fischer, who played Pam Beesly in the NBC comedy "The Office."
Truman State University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,622 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 210 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Truman State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #5. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,456; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,856.
Located in the rural town of Kirksville, Mo., Truman State University is about a three hour drive southeast of Des Moines and three hours northwest of St. Louis. Undergraduate Truman students can choose from nearly 50 areas of study, and graduate students can choose from nine, including accounting through its business school. Truman helps students secure their post-college plans through its Career Center, which helps with resumes and interviews, and the Truman in Washington Program, which connects students with internships and alumni in D.C. Each fall, students kick off the academic year by enjoying music and games at Truman’s Dawg Fest celebration, and then they explore extracurricular opportunities at the Activities Fair. Truman students can get involved with Greek life, around 250 student organizations, or intramural sports. Truman also offers 18 varsity sports teams, called the Bulldogs, which compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. One of Truman’s most notable alumni is Jenna Fischer, who played Pam Beesly in the NBC comedy "The Office."
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At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$9,456
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,622
Acceptance Rate
45%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,856
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,456
Room & Board
$10,701(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,500
$11,216
$11,216
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,856
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,456
Room & Board
$10,701(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,500
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
59%
13:1
63%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business Administration and Management, General
10%
N/A
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
8%
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
8%
N/A
Psychology, General
8%
N/A
Accounting
6%
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Students
3,622
Graduate Enrollment
338
Total Enrollment
3,960
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
2,825
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
11%
Minority Enrollment
11%
Minority Enrollment
78%
White
9%
International
3%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Black
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
57+
Sports Teams
12
Fraternities
6
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
59%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
42%
Average Debt at Graduation
$21,766
$34,654
$34,654
Graduation Rate
59%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
42%
Average Debt at Graduation
$21,766
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