College
Truman State University
- A-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Kirksville, MO
- 955 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- ValueA
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB
- LocationC-
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Address
100 E Normal Avenue
Kirksville, MO 63501
Website
Truman State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1070-1330
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
$12,478/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 88%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.72 responses
- 52%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.77 responses
- 38%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.77 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,187Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 53%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.78 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.89 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
72%
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
Truman State University Reviews
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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!
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.