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
648
25th
573
75th
670
25th
553
75th
30
25th
22
75th
27
25th
20
75th
29
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,609
Declined 654
Total Received 3,263
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Enrollment

3,302

undergraduate students

334

graduate students

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Location

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 3,636
Established in 1867
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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
648
25th
573
75th
670
25th
553
75th
30
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

Admit Rate

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,609
Declined 654
Total Received 3,263

Admissions Factors

Required

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

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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

$9,835

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 - $9,835
Total with Avg. Aid $15,998
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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
Applied Behavior Analysis yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 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
Data Science, General yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 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
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
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

3,636

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

3,302
students

Female
59%
1,951

Male
41%
1,351

9%

334
students

Female
68%
227

Male
32%
107

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

2,589
students

Female
59%
1,534

Male
41%
1,055

22%

713
students

Female
58%
417

Male
42%
296

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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
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
80%
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

63

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
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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