Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
4-year Public university
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Overview

Truman State University is a public institution established in 1867 with rural setting located at Kriksville. It is ranked 5th in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar. Undergraduates can choose around 50 areas of study. It provides more than 250 student organization.

#5th in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Rural
Location Kirksville, Missouri
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1867
Selectivity Moderate
Size Small
3,622 Undergraduates
Website http://www.truman.edu/

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$32,053
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$12,586
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,456
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,856
Room and Board Fees $10,701
$34,654 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

45% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, MELAB Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
28
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Dec
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$16,500 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$11,611 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $32,053
43% Students with need received Financial Aid
40% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
General John J. Pershing
Total Worth tuition and average on-campus room and meal plan annually, plus a one-time $4,000 per year study abroad stipend
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria top 3% of their HS class with ACT or SAT scores in the top 3% nationally
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
President's Honorary
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Record of exceptional academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
President John R. Kirk Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 annually
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 1

Other Scholarships

Harry S. Truman Leadership
Total Worth $10,000/yr
Details Missouri residents who demonstrate impactful classroom, school and/or community leadership
Military Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Total Worth Tuition waiver covering the out-of-state portion of tuition
Details Veteran honorably discharged with the 3 years preceding student’s matriculation;Current active duty military, National Guard, or National Reservist; or
Spouse or dependent child of category 1 or 2.
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Students

3,622 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
59% Students graduate within 6 years