Tuition & Cost
Truman’s exceptional value has received national recognition from news sources such as Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Forbes Magazine, and The Princeton Review.
- Boasting some of the lowest tuition and required fees in Missouri, full-time students taking 12-17 credit hours pay a flat fee.
- Truman's competitive out-of-state tuition is less than many surrounding state universities' in-state tuition.
- Our alumni have the lowest default rate on student loans of all public colleges and universities in Missouri.
- Approximately half our seniors graduate without any federal student loan debt because of the many ways we help you fund your education.
Type of Cost | Annual Undergraduate In-State Cost | Annual Undergraduate Out-of-State Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total Direct Costs | $16,169 | $22,233 |
| Tuition | 7,096 | 13,160 |
| Room & Board (estimate) * | 8,480 | 8,480 |
| Truman Week/Orientation** | 315 | 315 |
| Other Required Fees | 278 | 278 |
Residence Life Costs
The table below shows costs for double and multiple occupancy rooms for new students.
Residence Hall | 2-Occupant Room | 3- & 4-Occupant Room |
|---|---|---|
| All residence hall costs include a meal plan, basic cable, and laundry facilities. | ||
| Blanton/Nason/Brewer Hall | 8,330 | 7,840 |
| Centennial Hall | 7,580 | 7,130 |
| Dobson Hall | 7,920 | 7,470 |
| E.C. Grim Hall | 7,420 | |
| Missouri Hall | 7,920 | |
| Ryle Hall | 8,330 | 7,840 |
| West Campus Suites | 8,920 |
Net Price Calculator
Use our handy online Net Price Calculator to estimate your financial assistance and total cost for the 2014-2015 academic year at Truman State University.
Additional points when budgeting for Truman:
- Use your actual room & board rate when you know it.
- There may be additional charges for discretionary fees - parking sticker ($115/year), course overloads (over 17 credit hours per semester), special course, lab or materials fees, etc.
- Books and supplies are purchased separately and not billed through the University. Costs vary but an amount should be estimated when determining a realistic budget for the year. (Based on a national average, the maximum amount allowed for books and supplies in our cost of attendance is $1,000.)
- Personal Expenses and Transportation Costs vary from student to student but some amount needs to be considered in your personal budget planning. (Based on a national average, the amount allowed in our cost of attendance is $3,800.)
*The average double occupancy room and board rate (includes meals) for 2014-2015 is $8,167. This average is calculated excluding E.C. Grim Hall.
**The Truman Week/Orientation fee is a one-time, freshman only fee. Transfer students are assessed a transfer orientation fee of $50.
Please contact us if you have any questions:
Admissions
(660) 785-4114
admissions@truman.edu
