Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.78
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Truman State University (TSU or Truman) is a public liberal arts university in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. It had 3,664 enrolled students in the fall of 2024 pursuing degrees in 55 undergraduate and twelve graduate programs. The university is named for U.S. President Harry Truman, who was a Missouri native. From 1972 until 1996, the school was known as Northeast Missouri State University.
- Rankings
#192 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #192 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #257 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #583 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$9,470▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $25,451
Room & Board: $10,701
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,904
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$17,870▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $33,851
Room & Board: $10,701
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $10,904
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1126–1318▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1126–1318
SAT ERW: 573–648
SAT Math: 553–670
ACT Composite: 23–29
- Admit Rate
- 80%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.78
- Total Enrollment
- 3,636
- Undergrad
- 3,302
- Graduate
- 334
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Official Portal
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100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri, 63501-4221
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