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Truman State University
Kirksville, MOPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Truman State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Kirksville, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,203
Earnings 5yr: $101,211
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,303
Earnings 5yr: $97,613
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,515
Earnings 5yr: $74,434
Debt: $23,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,315
Earnings 5yr: $67,277
Debt: $25,094
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,633
Earnings 5yr: $74,688
Debt: $24,549
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,647
Earnings 5yr: $53,239
Debt: $20,305
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,586
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,649
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,478
Earnings 5yr: $57,668
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,157
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,278
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,596
Earnings 5yr: $59,263
Debt: $21,997
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,213
Earnings 5yr: $57,756
Debt: $22,500
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,584
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,303
Earnings 5yr: $47,343
Debt: $19,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,785
Earnings 5yr: $52,801
Debt: $23,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,320
Earnings 5yr: $50,757
Debt: $19,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,705
Earnings 5yr: $42,386
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,010
Earnings 5yr: $43,258
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,405
Earnings 5yr: $45,494
Debt: $21,125
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,487
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,748
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,026
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,899
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,780
In-State Tuition$9,838
Out-of-State Tuition$18,566
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,966
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,280
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,679
Est. Monthly Payment
$180/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$79,997
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