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Truman’s Bulldog Advantage
Exceptional academics and excellent job placement rates are just a few of the reasons students choose Truman, but there are so many more. Check out the top 10 reasons why Truman is the smart choice.
Our Stories
Truman is made up of a community of smart, talented, and ambitious learners who share a passion for the pursuit of knowledge, ability, community, a better world, and happiness.
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At Truman, you can pursue your life and your education with a passion. Study everything that inspires and empowers you. Invent your future. Your application is your first step.
Scholarships
We believe that a high-quality education should be within reach for all, so we take every opportunity to help you by offering a generous scholarship program — 94% of our freshmen received Truman merit scholarships last year.
Ranked Among the Best
Students and their families benefit from Truman’s commitment to high academic quality and affordability, a winning combination that gains Truman national recognition in publications such as U.S. News & World Report’s Best College rankings.
Visit Our Welcoming Community
One visit to campus and you’ll discover a vibrant community offering everything you need to stay active, learn, develop, and grow. Come take a campus tour. We can’t wait to meet you!
Spring 2019 Graduation List ReleasedJune 10, 2019
Nearly 1,100 students participated in the May 11 ceremony.
Appointments Made to the Board of GovernorsJune 10, 2019
Two members were appointed to the Truman State University Board of Governors, June 3.
Dine On-campus This Summer, or Take it "To-Go"June 10, 2019
In addition to the normal all-you-can-eat dine-in option, guests can purchase sustainable Green Box to-go containers for a one-time cost of $5.
#1
public university in the Midwest for 22 consecutive years
— U.S. News & World Report
#1
value in the nation among public colleges & universities
— Consumers Digest
#7
master's university in the nation
— Washington Monthly