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Truman State University
Truman State University
KIRKSVILLE, MO . 4 Year 3.6
#516 in Best Colleges in America
100 E NORMAL AVE KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501

Overview

Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri, USA, and was founded in 1867. It is a high-quality public liberal arts college-style university with a focus on undergraduate education. The campus covers approximately 210 acres and currently offers over 50 undergraduate programs and 12 graduate programs. The university emphasizes small class sizes (with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 12:1 to 13:1) and encourages critical thinking, research, and the integration of theory and practice. The university consistently ranks among the top five public universities in the Midwest and is often referred to as the “Harvard of the Midwest.” The campus atmosphere is close-knit and friendly, with strong interaction between faculty and students. The university supports student involvement in clubs, research, and community service, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals with a global perspective and leadership skills.

Rankings

  • 52

    #52 in Best Colleges for Public Health in America

  • 5

    #5 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri

  • 102

    #102 in Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Health in America 52 of 281
  • Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America 102 of 684
  • Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America 102 of 591

Academics

  • A Academics
  • A Value
  • B+Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B+Professors
  • DLocation
  • BDorms
  • CCampus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    109 Graduates
  • Biology
    94 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    92 Graduates
  • Psychology
    90 Graduates
  • Accounting
    63 Graduates
  • Public Health Education
    61 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    60 Graduates
  • Nursing
    55 Graduates
  • English
    54 Graduates
  • Communications
    44 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 61%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,120
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    72%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,203 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    687
  • Undergrads Over 25
    1%
  • Pell Grant
    21%
  • Varsity Athletes
    12%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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