- 4 Year
- KIRKSVILLE, MO
Truman State University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- KIRKSVILLE, MO
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 1,069 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade D minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade B minus
About
We believe a high-caliber college education should be transformative and provide opportunities for students' long-term personal and career success, all while still being affordable to in- and out-of-state students.
We’ve been the #1 Public University in the Midwest for the past 26 years running.
Considering Truman might be the best decision you've made (so far). Ready to make another great decision? Apply today!
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Saturday Visit
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
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A standard Open Saturday visit usually lasts 2 hours. It will include a presentation with an Admissions Counselor where we discuss admissions, application, scholarship and financial aid, and academic program, and more! It will be followed by an individualized or small group campus tour with a Student Ambassador where you’ll explore our academic buildings, our student life hubs, Residence Halls, and our other favorite spaces on campus.
Saturday Visit
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
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A standard Open Saturday visit usually lasts 2 hours. It will include a presentation with an Admissions Counselor where we discuss admissions, application, scholarship and financial aid, and academic program, and more! It will be followed by an individualized or small group campus tour with a Student Ambassador where you’ll explore our academic buildings, our student life hubs, Residence Halls, and our other favorite spaces on campus.
Saturday Showcase
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
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Truman State University Showcases are full-day in-person visit events! Through academic presentations from faculty members, meet-and-greets with campus resources, and opportunities to talk with current students, Showcases provide prospective new students and families a “one-stop-shop” to all Truman has to offer. Students of any age are welcome.
Saturday Showcase
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
View Event Description
Truman State University Showcases are full-day in-person visit events! Through academic presentations from faculty members, meet-and-greets with campus resources, and opportunities to talk with current students, Showcases provide prospective new students and families a “one-stop-shop” to all Truman has to offer. Students of any age are welcome.
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- Business124 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science104 Graduates
- Biology97 Graduates
- Psychology93 Graduates
- English77 Graduates
- Public Health Education73 Graduates
- Accounting70 Graduates
- Communications50 Graduates
- Nursing50 Graduates
- Computer Science44 Graduates
Business Administration
Our internationally accredited Business Administration program lets students focus on Marketing, Management, International Business, and Finance. You'll take courses in each area and choose one or two concentrations that are right for you. Whether you want to do more data crunching, project managing, or leading a team, you'll get skills in all areas to make you the pinch-hitter for your team.
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Truman State University Reviews
Pros: Class sizes are small, professors are mostly very good, Truman prepares you well for Graduate work, Truman's liberal arts curriculum prepares you well for your next steps in life, Great value!
Cons: Kirksville is not a big OR diverse community, Truman's resources aren't amazing (counseling services and health center are just okay), Some profs. teach a bit more academically rigorously than may be necessary, VERY cold winters (one day it got to -40 degree windchill during my undergrad), Not a lot to do in your free time, Greek Life is subpar
TLDR: If your looking for the fun "college experience," you may not love Truman. Kirksville is a small town, and not exactly the most charming one. You will most likely not want to live in Kirksville after graduation.
However, Truman is a great place to learn. Professors care, curriculum challenges you, and you'll learn accountability and organization.
The small town atmosphere forces you to make your own fun (join organizations, sports clubs, campus jobs, etc.). If you can do that, friends will follow; small classes mean you'll get to know the folks in your major without too much effort, which can help with that. Campus amentities, despite everyone's moaning and groaning, are average. Living off campus is super cheap! Rents as cheap as $250/month or less if you find the right place and some roommates.