Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1867Remote townSEVP certified

About

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$19,289
Estimated total for international students: US$35,796
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$10,220
Total cost for in-state students: US$26,727

Net price calculatortruman.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,513
Graduate students: 399
International undergraduates: 10%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 84%
SAT: Reading and writing 600–700 · Maths 570–670
ACT: 25–31

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 74%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$57,751

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (54)

Bachelor's degrees37 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgriculture, GeneralBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatistics

Master's degrees13 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesData ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Data Analytics

Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject

Computer Software and Media Applications

Graduate certificates2 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyData Science

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.