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Truman State University

Truman State University is a medium, public institution located in Kirksville, mo. Founded in 1867, Truman State University offers undergraduate degrees in 50 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,920 undergraduates
cost $9,014 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Truman State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 45.1%
SAT score average 1246
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Truman State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Public Health
Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,014
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,936
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,180
Cost of attendance* $24,230
Average financial aid package $14,994
Estimated cost $9,236 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,036
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,936
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,180
Cost of attendance* $32,252
Average financial aid package $14,994
Estimated cost $17,258 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Truman State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,920, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

3,636

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Truman State University, students love their Nursing Student Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
phone 660-785-4000
address https://www.truman.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nursing student association

Alpha sigma gamma (service sorority)

Tau lambda sigma (service sorority)

Beta omega beta (social organization)

Sigma kappa (social panhellenic organization)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Truman State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Truman State University?

Truman State University is located in Kirksville, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Truman State University? 

The acceptance rate for Truman State University is 45%.

What’s the average GPA for Truman State University?

The average high school GPA for Truman State University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Truman State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Truman State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $96,920.

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