Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Truman State University

Truman State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Kirksville, MO, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,513 students. The acceptance rate is 84%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,280.

84%

Acceptance

$12,780

Net price

2,513

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

84%

Acceptance rate

1,320

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading600–700

SAT Math570–670

ACT Composite25–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,780

Average net price

$9,838

In-state tuition

$18,566

Out-of-state tuition

$11,128

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$25,115

Total cost of attendance

17%

Students receiving Pell grants

27%

Students with federal loans

$21,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$6,046

$30–48K

$7,926

$48–75K

$12,426

$75–110K

$15,425

$110K+

$17,220

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business15.8%

Health & Nursing15.6%

Biology10.6%

Parks & Recreation7.6%

Psychology6.9%

Social Sciences6.5%

Visual & Performing Arts6.3%

English5.2%

Computer Science3.5%

Foreign Languages3.3%

After Graduation

$56,280

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,966

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

85%

Retention rate

86%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,401

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,513

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

23%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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