Rankings & Recognition

22 consecutive years

The #1 public school in the Midwest

U.S. News and World Report

Truman has a longstanding reputation for providing an exceptionally high-quality education paired with an outstanding return on investment. As a result, Truman is consistently ranked among the nation’s best colleges and universities.

One of the Best Universities in the Midwest

• No. 1 public school in the Midwest regional rankings for the 22nd year; No. 9 school overall for the area; the only public school in the top 25 spots for the Midwest region. More»
  —U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” (2019)
• Included among “Best 384 Colleges” and “Best Midwestern Colleges.” More»
  —Princeton Review, The Best 384 Colleges (2019)
• No. 64 on list of best public colleges in the U.S., and No. 14 in the Midwest. More»
  —Business First (2019)

One of the Best Values for High-Quality Academics

• Named among “200 Schools with Exceptional ROI for Your Tuition Investment.” More»
  —Princeton Review, The Best Value Colleges (2019)
• Recognized as one of the best master’s universities in the nation coming in at No. 7. More»
  —Washington Monthly (2018)
• The highest rated Missouri public school to be included in the 2018 Best College Values ranking.” More»
  —Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (2018)
• One of 10 public colleges named as a “Best Buy” school noted for its quality academic offerings and affordable cost. Truman is the only Missouri institution to be included. More»
  —Fiske Guide to Colleges (2019)
• “A nationally recognized leader in curriculum innovation and one of the best education values in the nation.”
  —Barron’s Best Buys in College Education (11th edition)
• Ranked No. 9 in top “50 Most Affordable In-State Public Universities”—Truman is the only Missouri school to make the top 10. More»
  —AffordableColleges.com (2018)
• One of the best colleges for the money. More»
  —CollegeFactual.com (2019)

A College of Distinction

• Recognized for commitment to engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful student outcomes. A College of Distinction is:
  • Nationally recognized by education professionals as an excellent school.
  • Strongly focused on teaching undergraduates.
  • Home to a wide variety of innovative learning experiences.
  • An active campus with many opportunities for personal development.
  • Highly valued by graduate schools and employers for its outstanding preparation.
    —www.collegesofdistinction.com (2018-2019)

Preparing Students to Make a Difference

• Truman is one of only about 25 universities nationwide to have a Peace Corps Prep partnership and is one of the top universities in the nation for producing Peace Corps volunteers.
• Truman is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-19 Fulbright students. More»

Talented and Smart Athletes

• Truman is one of five NCAA Division II public schools nationally that boasts an Academic Success Rate of 88% or above. Truman is the leader among the six GLVC public schools and the eight Division II schools in the state of Missouri.
• Truman has 247 student-athletes who have been named Academic All-GLVC while 11 Truman teams have earned Academic All-GLVC honors.
• Truman has been a national leader in producing Academic All-Americans with 114 since the program’s inception in the 1950s.
  —College Sports Information Directors of America, cosida.com