Truman State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2193 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #607 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #553 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Kirksville |
| #528 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 3,622
- Graduates
- 338
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 45% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 44% | 46% |
| Applicants | 4,912 | 2,318 | 2,578 |
| Admissions | 2,213 | 1,019 | 1,189 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 698 | 282 | 416 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,323 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
652 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Truman State University are 1070-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
536 or 77%
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 | 3181 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 293 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 134 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 127 (3%) |
| Asian | 92 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 91 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 31 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $9,961
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,690 | $9,960 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,690 | $9,960 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,712 | $9,960 |
| Fee in-district | $324 | $324 |
| Fee in-state | $324 | $324 |
| Fee out-of-state | $324 | $324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,936 |
| Room charge | $6,386 |
| Meal charge | $3,550 |
Truman State University majors
Truman State University has granted 913 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 170 master's across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Truman State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 57 | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 87 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 78 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 76 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 67 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 47 | 10 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 32 | 18 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 46 | |
| Computer Science | 39 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | |
| Music, General | 16 | 8 |
| Agriculture, General | 23 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 21 | |
| Creative Writing | 20 | |
| History, General | 20 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 19 | |
| Sociology, General | 19 | |
| Linguistics | 16 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 13 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | |
| Statistics, General | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Music Performance, General | 7 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 913 | 170 |
Truman State University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 65% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Truman State University has published 2,417 scientific papers with 34,121 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 35 |
| 1992 | 23 | 50 |
| 1993 | 23 | 66 |
| 1994 | 25 | 74 |
| 1995 | 39 | 88 |
| 1996 | 58 | 127 |
| 1997 | 59 | 192 |
| 1998 | 44 | 178 |
| 1999 | 50 | 212 |
| 2000 | 50 | 279 |
| 2001 | 37 | 339 |
| 2002 | 49 | 330 |
| 2003 | 42 | 472 |
| 2004 | 71 | 483 |
| 2005 | 64 | 624 |
| 2006 | 63 | 634 |
| 2007 | 69 | 781 |
| 2008 | 58 | 836 |
| 2009 | 67 | 1016 |
| 2010 | 108 | 1043 |
| 2011 | 67 | 1269 |
| 2012 | 71 | 1331 |
| 2013 | 63 | 1533 |
| 2014 | 72 | 1425 |
| 2015 | 75 | 1478 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1492 |
| 2017 | 102 | 1435 |
| 2018 | 78 | 1871 |
| 2019 | 106 | 2158 |
| 2020 | 95 | 2727 |
| 2021 | 56 | 2853 |
| 2022 | 86 | 2836 |
| 2023 | 61 | 2962 |
Truman State University alumni
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Jenna Fischer
- Enrolled in Truman State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorscreenwriterfilm actoractor
- 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 show's ninth and final season.
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Kane
- Occupations
- basketball playerinsurance brokerpoliticianprofessional wrestleractor
- Biography
-
Glenn Thomas Jacobs, better known by the ring name Kane, is an American politician and professional wrestler. He has been signed to WWE since 1995 and was inducted into the 2021 class of the WWE Hall of Fame. In 2018, he was elected as the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. In 2022, he won a second term as Mayor.
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John J. Pershing
- Occupations
- military officerlawyer
- Biography
-
General of the Armies John Joseph Pershing, nicknamed "Black Jack", was a senior United States Army officer. He served most famously 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 notably 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
- television actorboxerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American professional boxer who competed from 1967 to 1981. He is considered by some to be one of the twenty greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. 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 | 607 |
| 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 |