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Truman State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,025
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 61%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Kirksville, Missouri, Truman State University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Truman State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Truman State University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Truman State University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,689

Cost of attendance at Truman State University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,410

Cost of attendance at Truman State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Truman State University received on average $11,120 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,120
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 153 21% $4,371 $668,837
Other Federal Grant 664 93% $3,396 $2,254,857
State Grant/Scholarships 357 50% $2,326 $830,399
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 710 99% $6,853 $4,865,736
Total Grant & Scholarships 715 100% $11,120 $7,950,992

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Truman State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Truman State University students is 72.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.9%.

72.0%

  • asian 83.9% 26 students
  • African American 47.1% 24 students
  • white 75.1% 752 students
  • unknown 26.7% 4 students
  • hispanic 56.2% 18 students
  • International Students 62.0% 44 students
  • Mixed Race 67.9% 36 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Truman State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Truman State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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