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.
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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Office of Student Research Seeks Proposals
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The Office of Student Research will be accepting Grants-In-Aid of Scholarship and Research (GIASR) applicants, as well as Conference Travel Scholarship applications, for spring 2026.
Students who plan to present the results of their research or creative scholarship at a conference taking place between December 2025 and March 2026 may be eligible to receive up to $500 to cover conference expenses. To be eligible for the Conference Presentation Scholarship, students must have completed or be currently involved in a faculty-mentored research experience and plan on presenting at the conference. The application deadline is Dec. 1.
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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.
Class of ‘21
