At a Glance
Campus
- Location: Kirksville, Missouri | Maps and Directions
- Year founded: 1867
- Tree Campus USA School
- Mascot: Spike the Bulldog
- Residential campus: Housing options include traditional residence halls, suite- and apartment-style residence halls, and an on-campus apartment complex; pet-friendly housing also available
Student Body
- Student population: 3,960
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,622
- Graduate enrollment: 338
- International students: 284 from 42 countries
- Average ACT/First-year students: 26.03
- Average High School GPA/First-year students: 3.80
- First-year students retention rate: 80.7%
- Student satisfaction rating: 82% of seniors rated their entire educational experience at Truman as “excellent” or “good” (Source: National Survey of Student Engagement)
Cost and Financial Aid
- 50% of students graduate with no student loan debt
- 97% of students receive scholarships
- Flexible Payment Plan
- Nationally recognized as a best buy for high-quality academics
Academics
- Degrees/programs: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates
- Online programs
- First-year average class size: 25
- Individualized academic advising and career exploration
Accreditation
- Truman State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Hands-On Experiences
- Many students complete internships
- Research opportunities available beginning the first year
- Approximately 350 students studying abroad annually
Schools
- School of Arts and Letters
- School of Business
- School of Health Sciences and Education
- School of Science and Mathematics
- School of Social and Cultural Studies
Student Life
- Student organizations: 230+
- Athletics conference: NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference
- Varsity athletics teams:
- Men’s teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field
- Women’s teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Alumni
- 64,000+ alumni living around the world
- Alumni Chapter Locations:
- Arizona
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Iowa
- Kansas City
- Mid-Atlantic
- Mid-Missouri
- Northeast Missouri
- St. Louis