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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Family Day Set for Sept. 27
Family Day is a University tradition that welcomes parents, siblings and other family members to Kirksville for a weekend of special on-campus activities, as well as the annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival.
The weekend will kick off Sept. 26 with a men’s soccer game at 12 p.m. followed by women’s soccer at 2:30 p.m. versus Lewis at Stokes Stadium. The Statesmen Marching Band will perform at 4:30 p.m. on the quad. Volleyball will play against Maryville University at 6 p.m. in Pershing Arena. Stargazing will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Thousand Hills State Park point shelter. The Del and Norma Robison Planetarium is hosting the Manhattan Short Film Festival and will begin screenings of all 10 films at 7 p.m. The jazz ensemble will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.
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
