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
3,506
Undergraduates
1,399
Men - 39.9%
2,108
Women - 60.1%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 4,648 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.78 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
610-710 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
600-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
27-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $28,399
Out-of-state: $38,038
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,000
Out-of-state: $20,639
Room and Board
$12,119
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Freshman Award
$20,128
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$24,778
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
230
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
29%
10-19
33%
20-29
31%
30-39
6%
40-49
0%
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
47% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Bulldog
Sororities
16.5% of women participate
Fraternities
21% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
1.8%
Black/African-American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
83.8%
Unknown
1.2%
International Students
6.8% from 46 countries
First-Year Students Returning
86.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
62.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
34.1%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
40.9%
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