Truman State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Truman State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Truman State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Kirksville, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,890, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,365, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,086.

Kirksville, MO

$8,365

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tuition

$16,086

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

61%

Acceptance Rate Insight

61 of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

84%

Retention Rate Insight

84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

72%

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile24-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1093-1290

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

63%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

2655

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold11% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

50%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

21%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,396
State Grant Aid$2,326
Institution Grant Aid$6,853
Pell Grant Aid$4,660

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

10.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7EDUCATION.
8ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
9FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
10HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
11HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
12HISTORY
13HISTORY.
14HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
15LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
16MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
17MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
18PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
19PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
20PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
21PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
22PSYCHOLOGY.
23SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
24SOCIAL SCIENCES.
25VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.