
Truman State University
http://www.truman.edu100 E Normal, Kirksville, Missouri 63501-4221
(660) 785-4000
Truman State University is committed to the advancement of knowledge, to freedom of thought and inquiry, and to the personal, social, and intellectual growth of its students. The University strives to identify and maintain a recognized standard of excellence in all of its educational activities. The mission of Truman State University is to offer an exemplary undergraduate education to well-prepared students, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, in the context of a public institution of higher education. To that end, the University offers affordable undergraduate studies in the traditional arts and sciences as well as selected pre-professional, professional, and ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Truman State University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,590), and 27% receive loans ($4,311 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,590. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Truman State University is $10,894 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $6,692 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $11,543 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $6,989 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $11,976 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $18,082 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $22,933 |
| Enrollment & Graduation Rates | |
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In Fall 2009, 4,608 people applied to Truman State University. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (42.0% male and 39.0% female) Of the 5,468 undergraduate students at Truman State University, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 25.0% of the 313 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 77.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 84.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 46.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 70.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 71.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Admissions Office Phone | 1-800-892-7792 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@truman.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 100 East Normal Kirksville, MO 63501-4221 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://admissions.truman.edu/transfer/index.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://admissions.truman.edu/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://admissions.truman.edu/apply/application.asp |
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In order to be accepted to Truman State University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 540 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 660 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 560 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 660 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 30 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 32 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 29 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences | 18 | ||||
| Agriculture, General | 18 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 114 | 1 | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 114 | 1 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 190 | 40 | |||
| Accounting | 67 | 40 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 123 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 73 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 73 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 17 | ||||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||||
| Education | 113 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | ||||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 23 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 109 | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 109 | 9 | |||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 32 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 3 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| Linguistics | 7 | ||||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 67 | 12 | |||
| Communication Disorders, General | 33 | 12 | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 34 | ||||
| History | 50 | 0 | |||
| History, General | 50 | 0 | |||
| Mathematics and statistics | 33 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 33 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 13 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 107 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 42 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 65 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 11 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 11 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 44 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 34 | ||||
| Physics, General | 10 | ||||
| Psychology | 109 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 109 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 36 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 36 | ||||
| Social sciences | 86 | ||||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 45 | ||||
| Sociology | 30 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 108 | 4 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 39 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||||
| Music, General | 38 | 4 | |||
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