Regional university
#7 Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in AmericaTruman State University
Kirksville, MO · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $12,780 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#7 of 292
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#36 of 690
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#64 of 1,046
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#66 of 681
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#97 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#111 of 1,068
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- Best colleges for accounting in America#125 of 1,132
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in America#22 of 177
- Best colleges for business in America#204 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#177 of 1,318
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#92 of 682
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#172 of 1,238
- Best value colleges in America#103 of 674
- Best colleges for psychology in America#232 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#303 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#220 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#233 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#263 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#231 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#220 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#124 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#231 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#233 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#217 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#230 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#165 of 750
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#446 of 1,829
In Missouri
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Missouri#1 of 13
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Missouri#3 of 33
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Missouri#2 of 18
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri#3 of 26
- Best test-optional colleges in Missouri#5 of 42
- Best mid-size colleges in Missouri#2 of 16
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Missouri#5 of 40
- Best colleges for education in Missouri#5 of 39
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Missouri#5 of 38
- Best colleges for psychology in Missouri#5 of 38
- Best colleges in Missouri#7 of 53
- Best colleges for history in Missouri#5 of 37
- Best colleges for English in Missouri#5 of 36
- Best colleges for nursing in Missouri#5 of 36
- Best colleges for business in Missouri#6 of 43
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Missouri#4 of 27
- Best colleges for mathematics in Missouri#5 of 33
- Best colleges for accounting in Missouri#5 of 32
- Best colleges for art and design in Missouri#5 of 32
- Best colleges for chemistry in Missouri#5 of 32
- Best colleges for economics in Missouri#3 of 18
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Missouri#3 of 18
- Best colleges for music in Missouri#5 of 30
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Missouri#9 of 53
- Best colleges for computer science in Missouri#4 of 21
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Missouri#4 of 17
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,320 · ACT 28
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,401
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $25,115 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,302 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 40% · Women 60% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 23% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 15% |
| Total students | 3,636 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $12,780 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $25,115 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 69% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 62% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 62% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 77% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $56,280 |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Financial aid priority deadline College website, 2026-27 | February 1 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $708 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Average SAT | 1320 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–700 |
| SAT math | 570–670 |
| ACT composite | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 16% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Accounting | |
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Biology | |
| Political science | |
| Public health | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Sociology | |
| Agriculture | |
| Communication studies | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| History | |
| Experimental psychology | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Computer science, Design, Economics, Education (general), Fine arts, German, Interdisciplinary studies, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Other philosophy and religious studies, Physics, Psychology, Romance languages, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Statistics, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,128 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 3%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 86%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $19,844IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 42% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Columbia Regional Airport (COU)About 97 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | Kansas City International Airport (MCI)About 129 miles away |
| Town population | 17,563Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Kansas CityAbout 128 miles away |
| Typical weather | 24°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Kirksville, MO |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.41 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.14 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.55 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.14 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Truman State University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 17% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Truman State University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $12,780 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Truman State University?
- Truman State University admitted 84% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Truman State University’s graduates do?
- 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $56,280; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 178615
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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