Truman is found in Kirksville, Missouri. Kirksville is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Truman.
The school is known for its programs in science, music, art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to Truman is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 660.
Truman has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,881 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Truman. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Truman values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Truman State University
100 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
General Phone: (660) 785-4000
Admissions Phone: (660) 785-4114
Financial Aid Phone: (660) 785-4130
http://www.truman.edu
Truman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 281 | English, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, economics, French language, German language, ... |
| Business And Management | 274 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 143 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 138 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 99 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Education And Teaching | 83 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, social science teaching, English teaching, science teaching, music teaching, math teaching, special ed, ... |
| Media | 74 | communication studies |
| Music | 42 | music, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 21 | drama |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 17 | agriculture |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Truman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,215 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 17 |
In 2005, Truman had a total enrollment of 5,881 students (5,735 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 76% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Truman offers campus housing for 2,981 of its 5,735 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Kirksville, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,908 | 3,982 | 81% | 1,444 | 36% |
| Men | 2,057 | 1,618 | 79% | 613 | 38% |
| Women | 2,851 | 2,364 | 83% | 831 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (660) 785-4114
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,812 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,992 |
| Room and board | $ 5,540 |
| Room charge | $ 3,722 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,818 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Truman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (660) 785-4130
Truman has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $71,161 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 92 | $64,280 | 30 | $66,576 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 75 | $54,026 | 43 | $48,459 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $41,928 | 38 | $42,338 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $35,266 | 18 | $36,755 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 212 | $55,751 | 129 | $49,236 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 119 | 279 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Track | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 92 | 134 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Truman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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