Reviews

There is a wide selection of classes to choose from and while it is sometimes difficult to get into a desired class there are many more options open. The smaller class sizes really allow you to interact better with your teacher and so get more out of a class.

There is so much to do on campus, there is always an activity or club to join.

Truman is a very cheap for the education you receive there. The teachers are helpful and knowledgeable in their fields and if you feel you are not getting enough help from them, other teachers that you might not have are willing to assist.

Truman is a small school, this makes the classes small also (about 20-30 people). Kirksville is not a big city however and this is off-putting for many people, but the campus makes up for this because there is so much to participate in. I doubt you will find yourself bored.

Students you like being able to have a closer relationship with their teachers will like Truman because of it's small classes. Those you are interested in various topics or might not be sure what they want to major in can take classes which will help them decide. There is very little pressure to be sure of your career immediately. The campus itself is not very large either, walking it takes about 10-15 minutes to get across, so getting to class on time if you don't have a car is hardly ever problematic.

The Academic Programs that Truman has are top of the line. The teachers here truly care more about the students than their paychecks. They are willing to work with students on an one-on-one basis to help you succeed. The Liberal Arts Education Program that Truman has, ensures that students will be well rounded, and learn from a multitude of disciplines.

Although Truman is located in a Small town up north, it typifies the quote big things come in small packages. The campus life is so rich and involved with students being more than friendly.

For the quality of education you receive from Truman you'd think you'd be paying $15,000 or more per year, however Truman's tuition is currently under $7,000 per year for instate students.

Apply for Scholarships, although Truman is typically generous in awarding incoming freshmen with scholarships, always apply for additional aid. I also advise students to prepare for rigorous coursework. Truman lives up to it's reputation as being the #1 public institution in the Midwest.

Students that like an academic challenge, apply here. Students that want a close student-teacher relationship would be excellent fit here. Also students who aren't quite sure what they want to do in school will succeed here due to the Liberal Arts Program having students take various courses in different disciplines.

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.

I have 3 tips.
1. If you have an issue in a class, talk to your professor. Professor love getting to know their students.
2. Join an organization or activity.
3. Don't be afraid to meet people. That is how you make friends.

Some classes are hard and some classes are easier than the hard classes. Don't come here if you don't want to work for your education. No matter what, you will have time to do other activities.

The dorms are great. You have 2 different types of dorms: Suite style bathrooms and Community style bathrooms. Then there is one dorm with a suite style bathroom, but you get your own living room. The dorms are great.

There are 3 dining halls on campus, all located in residence halls. The food there is all you can eat for one swipe. Then there is the student union building which has 3 different fast food places, a coffee place, and a frozen yogurt/smoothie place. All of the food on campus is really good.

If you join activities or organizations, you will always have something to do. As well as there is always something going on on campus at any time of the year. Free food, concerts, activities on the quad, sports games to go to, and many more. There is always something to do.

The is a free concert every semester. There a big activites to help you relax for finals including free back massages, henna tattoos, food, shirts, and more. Also, the school offers free tutoring if you need help with any of your classes.

There are a bunch of activities and clubs that you can join on campus. There is something for everyone.

Greek life is great. There are 6 sororities and 14 fraternities. They tend to have the highest GPAs on campus and are always up to something good. Greek life organization join together for Homecoming and Greek Week.

Truman State University has some of the best teachers I have had. I'm not saying they're all perfect (there are always a few slackers out there), but the vast majority of teachers here are very dedicated to what they do. When you're sitting in a class you'll easily be able to tell that these teachers are here wholeheartedly to teach you. They want you to understand what they're teaching, and they do everything they can to make sure that happens. In addition, if you're still struggling in the class almost all of them are available outside of class to meet with you to discuss any problems you may experience.

Without a doubt. I love this school, and I can't imagine going anywhere else. I know a lot of people don't like the fact that Truman is located in Kirksville, MO (and some of you may not even know where that is) but I happen to love the small town feel. It definitely gives me a sense of home and a feeling of safety. In addition, the programs available on campus always have events throughout the week to keep students entertained. Not only that, but I love being here simply because of the people. I have yet to meet a person from Truman State University that I really don't like. Everyone I've met has been kind, respectful, and dedicated.

Oh yes. Truman definitely gives you a BANG for your buck. The price of tuition blew my mind when I first found out. I had heard such great things about the school that I expected the cost to be much higher than what it is. If you're even on the fence about this college, then take into account the price. The teachers are great, it has a beautiful small town atmosphere, the campus in beautiful, and the price was just the cherry on top for me.

Immerse yourselves in this school! It's a fantastic school that will provide you with a very well-rounded education. However, getting involved on campus will make your college experience much more enjoyable. There are countless organizations, social fraternities, service fraternities, academic clubs, etc that are easy to join on campus. Getting involved is the fastest way to make friends and to really get the most out of college.

All types!

The academic programs at this school are so vast it’s almost hard to pick which class you want to take. That also means that when you don’t get into the class you wanted that there are still plenty other options to choose from. The professors are engaging and helpful and if you don’t understand something about the lesson they are more than willing to work with you after class hours. There are also programs set up to help you if you are struggling in a class or if you just want to get that A.

You might think that a college located in a small town is not your ideal college setting. But you may be surprised by how many activities Truman provides for its students. There is always something happening. Truman wants you to be involved! Just because Kirksville is a small town doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do, on campus anyway.

Truman is a very reasonably priced school for the type of education you are receiving and the type of actives the school provides. It's the self proclaimed Harvard of the Midwest and it's affordable. Truman also provides students with plenty of scholarship opportunities before you even attend school there.

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Students who are interested in getting a more rounded education.

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.

For incoming students, I highly recommend that you get involved as much as you can. College is a lot more rewarding and fun when you feel like you have a place where you belong. Getting involved with various groups around Truman's campus gives you the chance to meet more people with similar interests as yourself.

Truman is known for being an academic school. The course work itself is challenging, but it's not impossible. There are plenty of free tutoring resources found around campus that students are encouraged to go to. The tutors and professors care and are very helpful in helping a student understand a difficult concept. Being a liberal arts school, you take a variety of courses that cause you to do a lot more critical thinking. It is tough, but very worth it in the end.

Dorm life at Truman is one of my favorite aspects of this college. The community around you is very friendly and helpful. I have made many close friends from living in the dorms. Also, the residence staff makes a strong effort to have exciting activities going on frequently. I liked that aspect because there was always something to do to get involved. The dorms themselves are typical, cozy dorms. Everything is kept clean and stocked. I feel very safe and comfortable in Truman dorms.

There is not much variety when it comes to food on campus. The cafeterias give you lots of food for your money though. Everything is fairly priced in the convenient stores. A nice aspect of the dining service is that they do have healthy, vegetarian and gluten free options.

On campus the Student Activities Board always has some kind of event going on to get students involved. In the past there have been movie nights, trivia nights, craft nights, concerts, comedians, and many more. If you get involved in a club of some sort, they always have activities for their members.

Off campus there is a lot to do in the small town of Kirksville. There is a movie theater and bowling alley that students go to. Being such a small town, Kirksville also has festivals and various events going on downtown that students often go to. As long as you are creative, there are tons of things to do.

Truman is one of the cheapest colleges I have seen. The price of room and board plus tuition is extremely low. On average the cost is around $13,000 a year, which is great for a college that is so focused on academics. Another nice thing is that most activities on campus are free, which is always a nice thing for a college student.

I have noticed that Truman is a great school for students who are fairly quiet and focused on academics. By being around others with that type of personality, quiet students can find others like themselves.

The clubs at Truman are amazing! There is a large variety of groups that students can join. With so many groups, students can find lots of clubs that they can fit into.

The campus police are very active in making sure students are safe. Being on a small campus in a such a small town helps keep safety from being an issue.

The teachers are fantastic. It is a lot of hard work. It had a good atmosphere.

College, especially Truman, is much more difficult than high school. It is a lot of work, you have to study.

The classes are difficult.

Although Truman does not have much to do around it, the dorm life makes up for it, people are so friendly.

The food is not great but the dining halls are nice.

There is not much to do in Kirksville, however Truman provides many activities on the weekends and such, I have found enough to do.

For the amazing teachers and fantastic classes Truman is incredibly cheap.

Train bridge-a bridge over train tracks.

Studious students that are there to work and have a little fun.

There is so much to join at Truman from sports to student government.

I wouldn't know much about greek life.

Campus is very safe there are safety phones throughout campus.

It really hits home that this is not high school anymore. Truman is a college that expects you to work for your grade and that's something that I really like about it. The teachers are friendly and accessible. They reply to e-mails asking for help, have office hours where you can randomly drop by and ask questions, and will stop and talk to you if you pass them just walking around the campus.

I love it here. Last year I lived in Ryle, the most recently renovated dorm, and I'm going to be back there again next year, only this time i will be right above the cafeteria. ^^ There are so many things that student activities board provides for the students, like a big concert each semester or comedian performances, in addition to the MANY student organizations. There are many things within walking distance, such as the movie theater, Hidden Treasures, hair salons, restaurants, etc., which is something that I miss quite a bit now that I am at home. The classes are also pretty small, about 20-30 people depending on the subject, so the professor-student interaction is great. Your professor is highly likely to remember your face and then recognize you after you have finished taking their course and sees you walking around.

Truman is extremely cheap. Depending what dorm you live in, total cost for living on campus is about $14,000. That includes a meal plan, air conditioning (depending on the dorm), and free use of the recreational center and the pool, if I remember correctly.

Expect to work. This is not high school and your professor's will make sure you know that. However, that does not mean that they're not going to help you if you don't need it. You should talk to them if you're having issues in their class, and if you don't want to go to them for help, you can always go to one of the tutoring centers or find an upperclassman that has taken the class before.

Also go to the Activities Fair. It is held around the second week of classes and you can see all of the organizations that are present at Truman. I can guarantee you will find one that attracts your interest.

It's a great school for students that want to be challenged academically. Your skills will improve whether you want them to or not. My writing has improved greatly since I started going to Truman.

I love it up there.

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.

Their academic programs are very good and strong in work everybody seems like they want to be there.

The dorms are very nice and comforting and for their price they are a good size.

Their food and dining is amazing and very tasteful.

They have a lot of events on the school campus that helps people get active and social and learn who else goes to this campus.

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.

Be aware that Kirksville is somewhat of a small place, so you do have to make your own fun a lot of the times.

It depends on the classes you take obviously. I was someone who studied a lot in high school, so having to study in college as well was not much of a struggle for me. If you aren't used to studying, I suggest you learn how!

I love the dorms because you're always around a bunch of friends, but it can be annoying not to have your own space at times.

Sodexo isn't the best, but it isn't terrible either! You won't starve, it's okay!

The SAB puts on fun events, there is a movie theatre in town, and of course many social gatherings, like parties.

More than worth it!

Perfect for students who like smaller campuses and are truly their to focus on their academics. There are athletics at Truman, but we're a school more known for our academics.

Join them! It's a great way to meet new people!

I feel very, very safe at Truman!