Truman State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2135 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #592 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #539 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Kirksville |
| #756 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 3,265
- Graduates
- 399
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.truman.edu
Truman State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Truman State University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | 85% |
| Applicants | 2,883 | 1,208 | 1,675 |
| Admissions | 2,415 | 989 | 1,426 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 622 | 260 | 362 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
1,260 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
710 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Truman State University are 1170-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
267 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Truman State University are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2928 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 267 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 145 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 114 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 85 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (2%) |
| Asian | 52 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,186
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,500 | $12,168 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,500 | $12,168 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,228 | $12,168 |
| Fee in-district | $338 | |
| Fee in-state | $338 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $338 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,267 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,751 |
| Room charge | $7,377 |
| Meal charge | $4,374 |
Truman State University majors
Truman State University has granted 687 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 171 master's across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Truman State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | |
| Psychology, General | 59 | |
| Accounting | 36 | 20 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 55 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | 13 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 23 | 14 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 28 | |
| Computer Science | 27 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | |
| Mathematics, General | 23 | |
| History, General | 22 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |
| Agriculture, General | 19 | |
| Music, General | 12 | 5 |
| Data Science, General | 16 | |
| Creative Writing | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 6 | |
| Music Performance, General | 6 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |
| Linguistics | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Statistics, General | 5 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 687 | 171 |
Truman State University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Truman State University has published 2,778 scientific papers with 52,300 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 28 | 106 |
| 1994 | 25 | 122 |
| 1995 | 39 | 125 |
| 1996 | 63 | 163 |
| 1997 | 65 | 237 |
| 1998 | 45 | 218 |
| 1999 | 54 | 250 |
| 2000 | 54 | 322 |
| 2001 | 42 | 404 |
| 2002 | 56 | 428 |
| 2003 | 51 | 593 |
| 2004 | 82 | 634 |
| 2005 | 65 | 758 |
| 2006 | 65 | 814 |
| 2007 | 80 | 977 |
| 2008 | 68 | 1159 |
| 2009 | 71 | 1294 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1423 |
| 2011 | 79 | 1685 |
| 2012 | 74 | 1712 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1986 |
| 2014 | 88 | 1946 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1976 |
| 2016 | 71 | 2054 |
| 2017 | 117 | 2078 |
| 2018 | 95 | 2477 |
| 2019 | 119 | 2872 |
| 2020 | 114 | 3728 |
| 2021 | 60 | 3966 |
| 2022 | 96 | 3865 |
| 2023 | 89 | 4123 |
| 2024 | 59 | 3923 |
| 2025 | 43 | 3464 |
Truman State University alumni
-
Jenna Fischer
- Enrolled in Truman State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre art
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Regina Marie Kirk, known professionally as Jenna Fischer, is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2013), for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007; she was also a producer for the series' ninth and final season.
-
Kane
- Enrolled in Truman State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianinsurance brokerbasketball playeractorprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Glenn Thomas Jacobs, also known by his ring name Kane, is an American politician, actor and professional wrestler. He rose to fame in WWE, where he holds the record for most matches (including dark matches and house shows) in WWE history. Jacobs is considered by many to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. In 2018, he became the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.
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John J. Pershing
- Occupations
- lawyermilitary officer
- Biography
-
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general, educator, and founder of the Pershing Rifles. He served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I from 1917 to 1920. In addition to leading the AEF to victory in World War I, Pershing served as a mentor to many in the generation of generals who led the United States Army during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Lesley J. McNair, George S. Patton, and Douglas MacArthur.
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Ken Norton
- Occupations
- boxertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American boxer who competed professionally from 1967 to 1981. He was awarded the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978, after winning a close split decision over Jimmy Young in a title eliminator bout.
General info
| Alternative names | Truman |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 615 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 E Normal Avenue Kirksville, Missouri, 63501-4221 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 6607854000 |