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Truman State University

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Kirksville, MO

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Located in Kirksville, MO, Truman State University is a public small school with roughly 2,513 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 84% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $106,203/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range1170–1370
ACT range25–31
Undergrads2,513
Yield (admits who enroll)32%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,115
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,280

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans27%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agriculture, General$52,303/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$61,647/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$84,515/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$70,633/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,785/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$106,203/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$40,026/yr
English Language and Literature, General$38,923/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,315/yr
Public Health$60,157/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$48,320/yr
History
History$43,405/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,596/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$55,213/yr
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology$41,487/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$60,586/yr
Sociology$52,584/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,025
Typical room charge$6,386
Typical board charge$3,550

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Truman State University's acceptance rate?

Truman State University in Kirksville, MO admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Truman State University?

Admitted students at Truman State University typically score between 1170–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Truman State University?

Admitted students at Truman State University typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Truman State University cost?

Truman State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,115 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Truman State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Truman State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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