Truman State University
Kirksville, MO • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 84%
Truman State is a public university in Kirksville, Missouri. Truman State was founded in 1867 and enrolls 3,994 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 3,994 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $9,470 |
| Out-of-State | $17,870 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Truman, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 670 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 650 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Truman.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $9,132 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $338 | $338 |
| Room and Board | $10,701 | $10,701 |
| Books | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $21,271 | $29,671 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 73 | ||
| Psychology, General | 64 | ||
| Accounting | 40 | 20 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 55 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 50 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 46 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | 13 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 23 | 14 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 28 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 25 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| History, General | 22 | ||
| Data Science, General | 16 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 20 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 16 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | ||
| Creative Writing | 15 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 14 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Statistics, General | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Linguistics | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 5 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release