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Truman State University
Truman State University says yes to 83.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $56,280 median earnings.
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Truman State University anchors the college town of Kirksville, MO, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 9.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $106,203 four years out. 16.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,513 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1126 and 1318 — above the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Truman State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Truman State University received 3,263 applications and admitted 2,609 (80%), with 645 enrolling.
You can apply to Truman State University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1126 and 1318; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 573 | 610 | 648 |
| SAT Math | 553 | 625 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Truman State University compares
| Truman State University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.8% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,838 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,280 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Truman State University: $56,280 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,838 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $18,566. For non-residents, Truman State University's $18,566 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,513 undergrads, Truman State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
68.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a Truman State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Truman State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $106,203 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,515 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,315 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,633 |
| Biology, General | $61,647 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,586 |
| Public Health | $60,157 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,596 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,213 |
| Sociology | $52,584 |
| Agriculture, General | $52,303 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,785 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,320 |
| History | $43,405 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $41,487 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,026 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $38,923 |
Median earnings for these 17 Truman State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,280 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Truman State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Truman State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1126–1318 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Truman State University's acceptance rate?
80% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,609 admitted from 3,263 applicants.
How much does Truman State University cost?
In-state tuition is $9,838; out-of-state students pay $18,566. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Truman State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,280 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- University of Missouri-St Louis — 62.7% admitted
- Missouri University of Science and Technology — 72.5% admitted
- University of Missouri-Kansas City — 72.2% admitted
- University of Missouri-Columbia — 78.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.