PublicTownTruman State University
Truman
Kirksville, Missouri 63501-4221
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Truman State University is a public institution in Kirksville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1249, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,280 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,030.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Entrance on East Normal Avenue Truman State University was founded in 1867 by Joseph Baldwin as the "North Missouri Normal School and Commercial College".
- •In 1919, the school was renamed "Northeast Missouri State Teachers College".
- •In 1924, a fire destroyed old Baldwin Hall and the library.
- •The lake that once filled the current quadrangle, or "The Quad" (a prominent feature in pre-1924 photographs), was pumped dry in a futile attempt to douse the fire.
- •First president Joseph Baldwin statue on campus The school's mission broadened significantly over the years, and by the 1960s, it was no longer simply a teacher-training school.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1249
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,679
Programs (50)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
17
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average