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5CM9+7J Kirksville, Missouri, USA
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About the University
Truman State University is a small, 4-year, public liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
From the Institution
Ranking
5th
319th
#319 in Nursing (tie) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs rankings are determined by the average of scores received from surveys of top academics and officials at nursing schools or departments.
3rd
#3 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)U.S. News asked top college officials to identify institutions in their Best Colleges ranking category that are making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.
Statistics
Degree-Seeking Student Gender Distribution
- Degree-seeking women 60%
- Degree-seeking men 40%
Student Diversity
- Male 40%
- Female 60%
Housing & Residence Halls at Truman State University
- Students who live off-campus59%
- Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing42%
Courses from Trueman state University
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Psychology, General
Accounting
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
English Language and Literature, General
Public Health Education and Promotion
Computer Science
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Accounting Major (BS)
When you earn a Truman undergraduate degree in accounting, you develop the analytical, research, communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills you need to thrive in the accounting field—from corporate to nonprofit to education to small business. As an accounting major, you start building connections through activities such as Meet the Firms and Career Week which bring employers to campus to recruit for internships and jobs.
Agricultural Science Major (BS)
When you study agricultural science at Truman, you explore your options through hands-on experience and research opportunities in the areas of horticulture and agronomy, pre-veterinarian medicine and animal science, equine science, and agricultural business. With the flexibility to choose the area of concentration that’s the best fit for your professional goals, you can gain specialized training while honing your skills in lab and field environments.
Biology Major (BA, BS)
As a biology major, you establish a broad understanding of the basic laws, principles, and current theories of biology from the cellular to the ecosystem level. After taking core classes, you can personalize your courses to fit your strengths and interests while developing the technical and analytical skills you need to succeed in the field of your choice.
Classics Major (BA)
When you pursue a classics major, you become acquainted with the literature, history, philosophy, art, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, and you can also learn two ancient languages —Ancient Greek and Latin. Your training as a classics major teaches you to look beyond your own cultural and historical assumptions to solve real-world problems. With the flexibility of classics program, many students choose to combine the classics major with another field of study.
Communication Major (BA)
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles that guide human communication in a fast-paced, ever-changing world. The Communication major prepares students for a wide variety of careers, graduate school, or law school. The program promotes the technical, creative, and critical-thinking skills necessary to become a professional in the field. It also assists students’ personal, professional, and civic development to prepare them to become citizen-leaders in their communities.
Criminal Justice Studies Major (BS)
As a criminal justice studies major, you examine how criminal law and institutions in law enforcement, courts, and corrections seek to provide justice. You become better prepared to respond to one of the greatest concerns of society – the problem of crime and our system of justice.
Entry Requirements
- Option One: Submit Official English Proficiency Scores: Truman requires a minimum overall score of:
- 79 for TOEFL (iBT)
- 6.0 for IELTS
- 110 for Duolingo
- OR another equivalent measure.
Official scores must be sent by your testing agency directly to Truman State University. You may also satisfy this requirement by transferring English Composition credits from a U.S. university. Waivers are available for U.S. citizens or students who have completed the majority of their secondary schooling from one of the countries on our approved list. Get more details here.
- Option Two: Apply as a Conditional Student: If you cannot provide proof of English proficiency, you may apply as a conditional student in your application. As a conditional student, you will be required to complete a Level 9 certificate in English language at The Language Company on the Truman Campus or an approved alternative ESL program in the United States before being fully admitted to Truman State. Please note: Visiting and exchange students are not allowed to apply as conditional students.
Intake
Fall, Summer and Spring
Fall Intake: This is the primary intake for most undergraduate programs and usually begins in August or early September. Spring Intake: Some undergraduate programs may have a limited number of seats available for the spring semester, which typically starts in January. Summer Intake: Truman State University may offer a summer session with a limited number of courses and programs available. Summer sessions usually start in May or June.
How to Apply
Every year, international students from more than 100 countries choose to study with us. When you apply to a university abroad there are a number of important steps, but we’re here for you every step of the way to try to make your journey from application to arrival as smooth as possible.
Freshman or transfer students may apply to Truman using the Common Application.
And IELTS score should be sent officially.
International Tuition Fees
Tuition & Cost
Truman’s exceptional value has received national recognition from news sources such as Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Forbes Magazine, and The Princeton Review.
- Boasting some of the lowest tuition and required fees in Missouri, full-time students taking 12-17 credit hours pay a flat fee.
- Truman’s competitive out-of-state tuition is less than many surrounding state universities’ in-state tuition.
- Our alumni have the lowest default rate on student loans of all public colleges and universities in Missouri.
- Approximately half our seniors graduate without any federal student loan debt because of the many ways we help you fund your education.
Undergraduate Costs
| Estimated Direct Costs | In-State Cost | Out-of-State Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ^Tuition (2024-25) | $9,500 | $18,228 |
| Average Fees | $1,102 | $1,102 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $10,602 | $19,330 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (Variable) | In-State Cost | Out-of-State Cost |
| *Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $11,752 | $11,752 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $16,682 | $16,682 |
| In-State Cost | Out-of-State Cost | |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $27,284 | $36,012 |
| Graduate Program | Format | Total Credit Hours | Per Credit Hour | Total Estimated Tuition* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy, MAc | On Campus or Online | 30 | $562 | $16,860 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis, Graduate Certificate | Online | 24 | $507 | $12,168 |
| Athletic Training, MAT | On Campus | 59 | $523 | $30,857 |
| Communication Disorders, MA | On Campus | 47 | $523 | $24,581 |
| Counseling, MA | Online | 60 | $562 | $33,720 |
| Data Science, Graduate Certificate | Online | 15 | $523 | $7,845 |
| Data Science and Analytic Storytelling, MS | Online | 30 | $523 | $15,690 |
| Disability Studies-Applied Behavior Analysis, MA | Online | 38 | $507 | $19,266 |
| Education, MAE | On Campus | 35-41 | $523 | $18,305-$21,443 |
| English, MA | Online | 36 | $507 | $18,252 |
| Gifted Education, MA | Online | 30 | $322 | $9,660 |
| Leadership, MA | On Campus or Online | 33 | $507 | $16,731 |
| Music, MA | On Campus | 32 | $523 | $16,736 |
Notes:
- Additional special class fees may be assessed depending upon individual course selection.
- Students taking a combination of undergraduate and graduate hours will be assessed separately for the number of undergraduate and graduate hours taken.
- The maximum standard graduate class load (for fall and spring semesters) is 15 credits. The University will charge an overload fee for 16 credits or more.
- *The tuition rate is approved annually by Truman’s Board of Governors during their late spring or early summer sessions and may be subject to change for the following academic year.
International Scholarships
Learn what scholarships you could qualify for automatically!
Truman offers a number of admission scholarships to incoming domestic freshman students. By completing your free undergraduate application to Truman, you are automatically considered for a number of Automatic Scholarship awards. Information on this site is for students entering Truman as freshman from Spring 2024 through Fall 2024.
TruMerit Scholarship
Any student eligible for the University’s TruMerit Scholarship is automatically admitted to Truman State University with only an application, transcript and verified test score required. Learn more about TruMerit Scholarship Eligibility >
Other Admission Scholarships
The Non-Resident portion of tuition for 2024 is estimated to be $8,400. Award packages for Non-Missouri residents are adjusted appropriately if the student becomes a Missouri resident. Out-of-State TruMerit, Non-Resident Tuition Waiver, Non-Resident Tuition Grant and MSEP are designed to assist the out-of-state portion of tuition and cannot be combined. Students eligible for multiple awards designed to assist with the out-of-state portion of tuition will receive the award of the greatest value. If awarded a tuition grant, other scholarships in your award package will be updated to reflect consideration as an in-state student.
Test Scores & GPA
Automatic scholarships are awarded based upon your cumulative GPA and college entrance exam scores (ACT or SAT) at the time of application. There is no need to make any special requests — when your GPA and ACT or SAT scores meet the award threshold, the Admission Office will automatically award these scholarships upon acceptance.
More Automatic Awards & Info
The best parts about scholarships? Many automatic scholarships and most competitive scholarships can be stacked and renewed. As a Truman student, you will simply need to meet the Scholarship Renewal Guidelines. Candidates may receive multiple automatic and/or competitive awards. Some larger awards may replace, or supersede, other awards. Scholarships are primarily intended to assist with the direct cost of tuition. Truman-funded scholarships apply only to tuition and on-campus room and meal plans; they do not apply to fees.
Keep Us Updated
Planning to take the ACT after you have applied? Maybe you finished your senior year with your best GPA yet? We will continue updating the TruMerit Scholarship and Non-Resident Tuition Waiver awards throughout the year, reflecting your improvement in GPA and/or ACT/SAT scores. We will accept either the ACT or SAT through the June test date of your senior year and improvements to your final GPA can also increase your automatic scholarship awards.
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