Truman State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2237 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #608 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #555 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Kirksville |
| #738 of 1,361 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 3,302
- Graduates
- 334
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 80% 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 | 80% | 78% | 81% |
| Applicants | 3,263 | 1,359 | 1,904 |
| Admissions | 2,609 | 1,058 | 1,551 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 643 | 265 | 378 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,289 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
587 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1126
or below
75% of them
had 1318
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Truman State University are 1126-1318 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
478 or 74%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Truman State University are 23-29 (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 | 2929 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 260 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 126 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 111 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 77 (2%) |
| Asian | 70 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 47 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.2%) |
| 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
- $10,904
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,132 | $11,712 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,132 | $11,712 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,532 | $11,712 |
| Fee in-district | $338 | |
| Fee in-state | $338 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $338 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,403 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,083 |
| Room charge | $6,877 |
| Meal charge | $4,206 |
Truman State University majors
Truman State University has granted 800 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 175 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Truman State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 103 | |
| Accounting | 36 | 37 |
| Psychology, General | 72 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 65 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 25 | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | 8 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 32 | |
| Computer Science | 31 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 26 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | |
| Music, General | 11 | 7 |
| Creative Writing | 17 | |
| Agriculture, General | 16 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |
| Economics, General | 13 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 10 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Statistics, General | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Data Science, General | 7 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 7 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Linguistics | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 800 | 175 |
Truman State University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 64% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Truman State University has published 2,736 scientific papers with 49,587 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 22 | 78 |
| 1993 | 28 | 106 |
| 1994 | 25 | 121 |
| 1995 | 39 | 124 |
| 1996 | 63 | 163 |
| 1997 | 65 | 237 |
| 1998 | 44 | 217 |
| 1999 | 54 | 250 |
| 2000 | 54 | 323 |
| 2001 | 42 | 401 |
| 2002 | 56 | 428 |
| 2003 | 51 | 591 |
| 2004 | 81 | 634 |
| 2005 | 65 | 756 |
| 2006 | 65 | 814 |
| 2007 | 80 | 978 |
| 2008 | 67 | 1157 |
| 2009 | 71 | 1295 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1422 |
| 2011 | 79 | 1684 |
| 2012 | 74 | 1712 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1986 |
| 2014 | 88 | 1943 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1973 |
| 2016 | 71 | 2053 |
| 2017 | 117 | 2076 |
| 2018 | 95 | 2478 |
| 2019 | 118 | 2870 |
| 2020 | 113 | 3724 |
| 2021 | 60 | 3961 |
| 2022 | 96 | 3863 |
| 2023 | 89 | 4123 |
| 2024 | 55 | 3851 |
Truman State University alumni
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Jenna Fischer
- Enrolled in Truman State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwriterfilm directortelevision 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.
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Kane
- Occupations
- actorprofessional wrestlerpoliticianinsurance brokerbasketball player
- 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 and is regarded as 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
-
John Joseph Pershing GCB, nicknamed "Black Jack", was an American army general who 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
- film actorboxertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American actor and professional boxer who competed 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, after which Leon Spinks refused to fight with him.
General info
| Alternative names | Truman |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 613 |
| 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 |