Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Town · 2,513 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Kirksville, MO, 63501-4221 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
129 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,115
Out-of-state COA
$33,843
Avg net price
$12,780
Room & board
$11,128
In-state tuition
$9,838
Out-of-state tuition
$18,566
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,046
$30–48k
$7,926
$48–75k
$12,426
$75–110k
$15,425
$110k+
$17,220
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1320
Reading 600–700
Math 570–670
ACT midpoint
27
Composite 25–31
English 24–33
Math 23–28
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Truman State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
85%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
70%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
71%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,966
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,280
Median debt
$21,000
Monthly loan payment
$223
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
12
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$70,948
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
10%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,966
10 years after entry
$56,280
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32
32
28
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Institutional
Endowment
$70M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
86%
Avg faculty salary
$7,584/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,401
Federal loan rate
27%
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