Distinct by Design

Every aspect of your student journey is deliberately crafted to fulfill your needs, potential, and impact.
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Admission

Prove what’s possible with a multidimensional experience designed for you and built for the modern world. Explore your interests, pursue your passions, and prepare for the life you want to live.
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Academics

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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Student Life

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.
Life at Truman

Our People

Driven Students, Dynamic Faculty, A World of Opportunity

Our Impact

Ranked the #1 Public School in the Midwest for 28 Consecutive Years

Truman graduates work for the best companies in the world, attend the best graduate schools and earn nearly $10,000 more than the national average.

The Truman Difference

What's Happening at Truman

Check out all the great things happening around campus and throughout our community.

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Red, White and Blue Festival Set for July 4-5

Kirksville’s Red, White and Blue Festival will take place July 4-5.

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Nominations Open for Faculty and Staff Awards

Nominations are still being accepted for the inaugural Distinguished Faculty-Staff Award and the Purple Pride Award through the Advancement Office; Points of Excellence and the Bulldog Award through Staff Council; and the Points of Light Award.

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University Magazine Highlights Kirk Building Renovation

The latest issue of the Truman Review magazine is arriving in mailboxes now.

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"Truman is a liberal arts and sciences school that gives you a vast array of skills that prepare you for the future."
Mitchell Heberer

Class of ‘21

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