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Truman State University

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Kirksville, Missouri 63501-4221

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Known for business — excellent value

Truman State University is a public institution in Kirksville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1249, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,280 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,030.

Established
1867
Mascot
Spike
Type
Public liberal arts university
Conference
NCAA Division II and plays
Division
Division II
80%Acceptance
1249SAT Avg
2,666Students
12:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$56,280Earnings 10yr
$12,030Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Truman State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1249

Reading & WritingMid: 602
573648
MathMid: 590
553670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1249

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,470
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,870
Room & Board$10,701
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$23,420
Average Net Price$12,030
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,322
$30–48K$7,585
$48–75K$11,125
$75–110K$14,616
$110K+$15,816

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,030

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,679

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,666
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 2%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.4%
Freshman Retention83.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,966
8 Years$48,947
10 Years$56,280

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,000
Men
$57,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#5
Forbes
#251
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#6

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
130 mi(225 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
167 mi(289 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
283 mi(491 min)

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