Kirksville, MO
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,728 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Truman State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Truman State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Truman State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Truman State University takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Truman State University?
For 2024-25, Truman State University's published tuition and required fees were $18,566 for out-of-state students and $9,838 for in-state students -- $8,728 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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