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Truman State University

#4 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
  • 4 Year
  • Kirksville, MO
  • 981 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      D+
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B
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    Truman State is an above-average public university located in Kirksville, Missouri. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,134 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Truman State acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 75% of students, Truman State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,300.
    About Truman State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Lakes Valley Conference
    Address
    100 E Normal Avenue
    Kirksville, MO 63501
    Website
    truman.edu

    Truman State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1180-1420
    ACT Range
    24-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,512/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,778/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.72 responses
    53%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.79 responses
    37%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.79 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      134 Graduates
    • Psychology
      119 Graduates
    • Biology
      114 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      82 Graduates
    • Accounting
      79 Graduates
    • Communications
      71 Graduates
    • Public Health Education
      71 Graduates
    • English
      68 Graduates
    • History
      47 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      45 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,134Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    764
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    22%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 44 responses
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    • Hardworking
      70%
    • Interesting and "interesting"
      11%
    • Weird
      7%
    • Average
      5%
    • Stressed
      5%
    • Nerd
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.80 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.91 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 40 responses
    Report
    • Harvard of the Midwest
      38%
    • Great value for such a low price
      23%
    • Not What You Were Expecting
      13%
    • The Midwest's Harvard, for the community college $
      13%
    • Much Better than Expecting
      5%
    • Pretty much what I expected
      5%
    • Necessary self-construction
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    75%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    95%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.37 responses
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    Truman State University is lovingly referred to by students as "nerd school." The Truman experience is not what one might get at a bigger party school, though there are still plenty of parties and shenanigans. The students here have a talent for finding a balance. Classes are typically rigorous, but students don't have to sacrifice their college experience to thrive. There are many opportunities for on-campus or community jobs. I am a part of the school's music department, which is very tight-knit; I have too many professors that I might ask for letters of recommendation for graduate school - I'll have to pick!
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    Truman State University is a school for individuals who are willing to dedicate themselves to their major and academia. The students are academically motivated and are always able to manage their school with friends and family. It is a University that is small, but can offer so many opportunities for students who are motivated to see what the collegiate experience can offer. Overall, the University provides an ideal situation for those who are not aiming for a large campus or large school. Buildings are no more than 10 minutes away from one another and the chances of bumping into someone you know is very high. Students tend to be interactive when walking to classes and it is just a healthy environment for students who are wanting to get to know others in their major and in the dorms and all over campus. I highly recommend Truman State University and any student can get the most from attending this University!
    I came to Truman very confused. Honestly, I did not even think I was going to end up there. Now that I have been there for a year I am really glad I went there! Getting over the food quality and the bad dorms was the hardest part. Once I got used to the atmosphere, I realized it was a very good school. The academics are amazing and the professors are some of the most helpful I have ever had in my life. Over the course of this year I have made some of the best friends in my life. Everyone at Truman has similar goals - we all came there because it is cheap, sure, but mostly we came for the good education. It is a much higher education for the small price that we pay. Truman is a good choice for anyone who wants a good education but cannot afford the outrageous prices of most universities.