Truman State University

Truman State University: The Premier Liberal Arts and Sciences University in Missouri

Truman State University is Missouri's premier liberal arts and sciences university and the only highly selective public institution in the state. Truman has established an impeccable reputation in the Midwest and throughout the nation for the high-quality undergraduate programs offered. In fact, for the 16th consecutive year, "U.S. News & World Report" has ranked Truman State University as the number one public master's level institution in the Midwest.

The Truman campus is beautifully situated on 140 acres in Kirksville, a town of approximately 17,000 people, located in the northeast corner of Missouri. The historic downtown area is within walking distance of the Truman campus and provides a connection to the Kirksville community with local restaurants, shops, and entertainment. With an ongoing renovation schedule, the campus offers newer residence halls, an updated student union, and state-of-the art academic facilities.

More than 40 Areas of Study and Numerous Professional Paths Are Available to Students

Truman State University offers more than 40 major areas of study in the fine arts, classical and modern languages, English and linguistics, accounting and business administration, the health sciences, mathematics and computer science, the life and physical sciences, and the humanities. Professional paths include but are not limited to dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Truman also offers a rigorous Honors Scholar program to give students the opportunity to select the most challenging honors courses to satisfy the liberal arts component of their programs. All freshmen are required to participate in a one-day summer orientation program as well as "Truman Week" -- a transition program for new freshmen prior to the fall semester.

Academically-talented Undergraduate Students Encounter a Highly Qualified Faculty

Truman is committed to teaching all academically-talented undergraduate students. The University has 318 full-time faculty members and nearly all of them teach undergraduates. Most major graduate institutions are represented among the Truman faculty, including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. The student-faculty ratio is 16:1 and 90% of classes have fewer than 40 students.

Truman's Active Students Participate in Study Abroad, Internships, Conferences, and More

Students at Truman are active both inside and outside of the classroom. More than 400 Truman students participate in life-changing study-abroad experiences each year, placing Truman among the top 25 schools in the nation according to the "Open Doors" survey. Truman offers a wide variety of experiential internships. The Truman In Washington program provides work-experience opportunities in the nation's capitol and the Missouri legislative internship program pairs students with Missouri lawmakers. In recent years, students have completed internships with United States senators, the United States Supreme Court, the governor of Missouri, business and industry managers, advertising agencies, physical therapists, and artists. The university is also proud of the annual Student Research Conference, a showcase for more than 1,200 student projects.

Truman State University's Numerous Student Organizations and NC AA Division II Athletics

Choosing from approximately 250 student organizations at Truman that encompass service, Greek, honorary, professional, religious, social, political, and recreational activities, students have tremendous opportunities to become involved on campus and in the Kirksville community. The Big Event is sponsored each spring to bring together all student organizations for a day of service in the Kirksville community. Entertainment is also provided through the Kohlenberg Lyceum series and the Student Activities Board, with recent events including performances by the Peking Acrobats, Alvin Ailey II, Demetri Martin, and Regina Spektor. Truman, a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II member, offers 20 men's and women's sports in which students can participate and has produced the highest number of Academic All-Americans in the country.

Automatic and Competitive Scholarships at Truman State University

Students interested in being considered for all scholarships at Truman State University are encouraged to apply by December 1 of their senior year. Each applicant is evaluated for admission based upon his or her academic and co-curricular record, ACT or SAT results, and admission essay. The application for admission also serves as the application for Truman's automatic and competitive scholarship programs, and it is free to apply.

Truman offers automatic scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Competitive scholarship awards vary from $500 up to full tuition, room, and board, plus a $4,000 study-abroad stipend. A limited number of scholarships are awarded to students for excellence in fine arts, debate, or foreign language. These Truman scholarships are available for instrumental or vocal music, acting or dramatic production, studio art or art history, speech or debate, and foreign languages offered at Truman.

A Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars and Peace Corp Volunteers, Truman Has High Overall Graduation and Placement Rates

With a high-achieving student population, it is not surprising that Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among Missouri's public colleges and universities. Traditionally, half of Truman's graduating class attends graduate or professional school within six months after completion of their bachelor's degrees. Of the 2012 graduates reporting their plans, 97% were employed or attending graduate school. Truman also boasts a 67 percent medical school placement rate over the last 10 years and a 97 percent law school placement rate in 2011. Truman has become a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers and Fulbright Scholars and a 2010 graduate was also honored as the University's first Rhodes Scholar.

• Agriculture
• Agriculture
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• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
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• Accounting
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• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• English
• English
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• Creative Writing
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• Foreign languages and literature
• Linguistics
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• Russian
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• German
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• Romance Languages
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• French
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• Spanish
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• Classics and Classical Languages
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Athletic Training
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Parks and recreation
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
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• Physics
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Social sciences
• Economics
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• Political Science and Government
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• Sociology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
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• Art
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• Fine/Studio Arts
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• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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• Music
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• Music Performance
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied4,445
• Accepted3,275
• Acceptance Rate73%
• Enrolled5,872
• Female Applicants2,689
• Females Accepted1,957
• Female Acceptance Rate72%
• Male Applicants1,756
• Males Accepted1,318
• Male Acceptance Rate75%
• Applying
• Application Fee$
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  official college entrance exam scores required, activities list/resume recommended
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.76
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen September 15th Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen September 15th Yes
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 635 550 710
• SAT Math 608 550 650
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 27 24 29
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$6,978
• Out-of-state tuition *$12,714
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$238.00
• Room and board *$7,504.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionChildren of Alumni, Employees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students5,872
• Male Student Percentage41%
• Female Student Percentage59%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino2.64%
• Black or African American3.58%
• White or Caucasian81.32%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.34%
• Asian1.77%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.05%
• Two or more races2.01%
• Unknown2.38%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout5.91% representing 54 other countries
• Out-of-state Students17% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 45%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities Yes
• Other organizations Yes
• Most popular organizations Alpha Phi Omega (national coed service fraternity), Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF), Alpha Sigma Gamma (service sorority), Sigma Sigma Sigma (national social sorority), American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other patrols by commissioned officers, perimeter access system, dual 911 call center for campus & community, emergency text messaging system

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 2 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Bowling No Division C No
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 2 Yes
• Equestrian sports No Division C No
• Football Yes Division 2 Yes
• Golf No No No
• Lacrosse No No No
• Rifle No Division C No
• Rock climbing No Division C No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 2 No
• Tennis Yes Division 2 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track Yes Division 2 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes Division C No
• Volleyball Yes Division C No
• Weight Lifting No Division C No
• Wrestling No Division 2 Yes
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badmington Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Bowling No Division C No
• Cheerleading No Division C No
• Cross-country running Yes Division 2 Yes
• Equestrian sports No Division C No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No Division 2 Yes
• Lacrosse No Division C No
• Rifle No Division C No
• Rock climbing No Division C No
• Rugy No Division C No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Swimming Yes Division 2 Yes
• Tennis Yes Division 2 Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track Yes Division 2 Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes Division C No
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Weight Lifting No Division C No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty373
• Full-time Percentage85%
• Part-time Percentage15%
• Female Percentage42%
• Male Percentage58%
• Student:Faculty Ratio17:1 or 5,832 students to 335 faculty