Belong to a Campus that Sets You Apart
Like you, we’re unique. We’re a different kind of public university with a different kind of liberal arts and sciences curriculum that is distinctly designed to uncover your passions and unlock your potential. By supporting students on their path to self-discovery, Truman State University is the first step towards a meaningful career and fulfilling life.
Truman welcomes students from all over Missouri, across the nation, and internationally.
Discover Your Distinction
Explore Our Academics
Browse our 148 majors, minors, and graduate programs. We combine the foundational principles of the liberal arts and sciences with dynamic experiential learning to develop multidimensional professionals for the modern world.
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Discover the Truman Experience
Explore our vibrant community full of diverse experiences. Welcome to a student-first culture and close-knit campus community. This is where you’ll be accepted for who you are and challenged to be the person you want to become.
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Fund Your Future
Over half of our students graduate debt free. Receive a high-quality education at an accessible, affordable price. We are consistently recognized in national publications such as the U.S. News & World Report, Consumers Digest, Washington Monthly, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and Forbes.
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Truman Welcomes Visiting Families

The weekend will kick off Sept. 18 with a Statesman performance featuring the marching band, color guard, Showgirls and Spike at 4:30 p.m. on the quad. At 7 p.m. visiting family members can choose to participate in stargazing at Thousand Hills State Park or attend the Jazz Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.
The annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 in downtown Kirksville. Exhibitors and food vendors will be located throughout the festival area, which begins at Franklin Steet in front of the Sue Ross Arts Center and extends north to the courthouse and around the square. Artists and crafters come from throughout the Midwest and showcase a wide variety of work including ceramics, jewelry, photography, woodworking, candle making and more.
Don't just read, come see for yourself!
There's only so much we can do to try and convince you that you would thrive here, so register for a personalized visit to see if Truman is a good fit for you.
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