Automatic Admission Option + TruMerit Scholarship

Any incoming freshman student who qualifies for Truman’s TruMerit Scholarship (determined by a combination of ACT/SAT score and GPA – or with at least a 27 ACT/1260 SAT and 2.7 GPA) is automatically admitted to the University with:

  • undergraduate application
  • transcript
  • verified test score
To be considered for competitive scholarships in addition to the automatic scholarships, an activities list and essay are required.

TruMerit Scholarship Eligibility (Fall 2025)

TruMerit Scholarship chart - out of state
TruMerit Scholarship chart - out of state
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