Truman State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Truman State University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,960 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1867 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Kirksville, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at Truman State University.

Majors
Offered
55
Truman State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, English and Literature, Medical, Biology, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Truman State University is high at 81% (above Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Truman State University is good: 75%.

Student to faculty ratio at Truman State University is pretty good: 13:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high, $16,800 per year. The additional fees at Truman State University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $400, which totals $17,200 a year.

Read the details about Truman State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
45%
Doable
According to recent data, 4,912 applications were submitted and 2,213 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

Truman State University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Truman State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
Truman State University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Truman State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Truman State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $6,400 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Truman State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Truman State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Truman State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Truman State University
100 E Normal Avenue
Kirksville, Missouri
63501-4221, USA
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