Truman State University
Truman State University is a 4-year public liberal arts college in northeast Missouri. Truman confers bachelor’s degrees in 47 academic majors and its Liberal Studies program combines “traditional learning” and “personal investigation.” Truman hosts 4 choral groups and 19 instrumental ensembles. Additionally, Truman State fields 7 men’s and 9 women’s athletic teams known as the Bulldogs.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
77%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1295
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,960
Total Number of Undergrads
3,622
Classroom Sizes
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,470 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,870 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,701 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
86%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,961
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,287
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,715
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,246
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,986
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$197
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
236
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
Purple and White
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Columbia
Chicago
Des Moines
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
39%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,500
What Students Are Saying
Truman State University is a great university. You will enjoy your classes and never be bored. Truman State University is for those who are ready to work hard n to take their education to the next level.
Jessica from Maryland Heights, MO
Truman is a great school to attend for people interested in a variety of subjects. There are plenty of opportunities for assistance with classes as well as financial aid. While being a great academic school, Truman also provides lots of activities to keep their students involved and busy around campus.
Jessica from Florissant, MO
The teachers are fantastic. It is a lot of hard work. It had a good atmosphere.
Danielle from O FALLON, MO
Truman State is a very friendly environment. The dinner halls are very nice and clean they cooks also are very nice and friendly in the environment. Everybody on campus has a smile and seems happy and nice while also they are very well educated and smart.
X'zaviaun from Columbia, MO
Truman is a fantastic school to go for academics! The professors are mostly all phenomenal, the campus is cute and quaint, and it is all very affordable.
Current Freshman at Truman
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