At a glance
Average net price
$12,780
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.5%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
2,513
In-state tuition
$9,838
Out-of-state tuition
$18,566
Cost of attendance
$25,115
Median earnings (10y)
$56,280
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,320
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 84.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), stem (18%), social sciences (15%).
- STEM18%
- Health15%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services13%
- Business14.9%~374 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions14.6%~367 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology8.5%~214 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~211 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~200 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English6.8%~171 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences6.7%~167 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics4.0%~102 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.2%~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture2.8%~69 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 204 | $44,260 | $24,549 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 155 | $24,074 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 151 | $28,553 | $20,305 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 145 | $21,555 | $22,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 105 | $58,016 | $25,094 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 101 | — | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 100 | $36,569 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 84 | $21,335 | $22,844 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 78 | $33,030 | $23,278 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 67 | $55,131 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 63 | $33,336 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 59 | $35,264 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | $19,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 49 | $30,597 | $21,997 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $26,649 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 41 | $50,386 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 40 | $47,860 | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | $31,027 | $19,500 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 39 | $27,407 | $21,125 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $26,899 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | $28,069 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 28 | $27,538 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Music. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | $22,374 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Truman State University
Truman State University is a mid-sized institution located in Kirksville, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,513 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Truman State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,780 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,838 for in-state students and $18,566 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,115 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,280 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Truman State University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), social sciences (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Truman State University accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,320. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Kirksville, Missouri (town), Truman State University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Truman State University
Q.How much does Truman State University cost?
The average net price at Truman State University is $12,780 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,115.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Truman State University?
Truman State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Truman State University?
Truman State University admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Truman State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Truman State University graduate earns $56,280 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Truman State University?
Published tuition is $9,838 in-state and $18,566 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Truman State University located?
Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri (ZIP 63501).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Truman State University at their official website.