Truman State University, founded in 1867, is a public, liberal arts university. It is a highly selective undergraduate liberals arts and sciences institution that offers small classes and opportunities for research and experienceships not possible at larger campuses. Its resources - including time, energy, money, equipment, facilities and faculty - are reserved for undergraduates, making the atmosphere similar to that of a small honors college. Truman is proud to be an uncommon public institution, offering a nationally ranked liberal arts education at an affordable cost. Its 140-acre campus, with its Georgian and contemporary buildings, is located in downtown Kirksville.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
3,302
Undergraduates
1,351
Men - 40.9%
1,952
Women - 59.1%
338
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
80% of 3,263 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.8
SAT Math
540-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
570-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
26 average
23-29 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $27,806
Out-of-state: $36,206
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,150
Out-of-state: $18,550
Room and Board
$10,701
Average Percent of Need Met
86%
Average Freshman Award
$16,492
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$23,274
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
236
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
30%
10-19
37%
20-29
27%
30-39
4%
40-49
1%
50-99
1%
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Kirksville Population
17,653
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
44% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Bulldog
Sororities
15% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
2.3%
Black/African-American
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
86.8%
Unknown
1.2%
International Students
7.5% from 49 countries
First-Year Students Returning
83.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
57.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
36.4%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
30.8%
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