Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

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Tuition & Fees

$13,650

$22,050

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
510
75th
680
25th
560
75th
31
25th
22
75th
27
25th
20
75th
29
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,213
Declined 2,699
Total Received 4,912
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Public

3,622

undergraduate students

338

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1867, Truman State University is a public four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate research and its commitment to student success. It is located on a 140-acre campus in Kirksville, Missouri.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,960
Established in 1867
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

140-acre campus in Kirksville (population: 17,536), approximately 200 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis. Major airports serve Kansas City and St. Louis; smaller airports serve Kirksville and Columbia (90 miles); Amtrak service from LaPlata (10 miles). School operates transportation to train station at holiday breaks.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Truman State University
100 East Normal Avenue
Kirksville, MO
63501

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
37%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Look closely at the weathervane atop Kirk Memorial building on the Truman State University campus: it doesn't move! In 1996, the school welded the weathervane in place so it always points northeast, as an homage to the school's former name, Northeast Missouri State.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
57%
Top 1/4
82%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
510
75th
680
25th
560
75th
31
25th
22
75th
27
25th
20
75th
29
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,213
Declined 2,699
Total Received 4,912

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,989

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,470
Housing $6,877
Food $4,206
Additional fees $4,180
Books & supplies $1,100
Total $25,833
Average Financial Aid - $9,989
Total with Avg. Aid $15,844

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 660 785-4130
F: 660 785-7389
finaid@truman.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, cheerleading, climbing, cycling, dance, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fishing, jujitsu, karate, lacrosse, paintball, power lifting, roller hockey, rugby, running, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, tae kwon do, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, youn wha ryu

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, cheerleading, climbing, dance, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fishing, power lifting, jujitsu, soccer, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, youn wha ryu

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, indoor soccer, March madness, punt-pass-kick, racquetball, swimming, track, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Lakes Valley Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Statistics, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Business Administration
  3. Exercise Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,960

total students

74%

in-state

26%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

3,622
students

Female
60%
2,168

Male
40%
1,454

9%

338
students

Female
72%
244

Male
28%
94

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

2,837
students

Female
60%
1,715

Male
40%
1,122

22%

785
students

Female
58%
453

Male
42%
332

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
79%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 48
Countries most often represented China
France
Ghana
Nepal
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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