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Truman State University is a public, co-educational, liberal arts and sciences university located in Kirksville, Missouri. It was established in 1867 as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School.
Truman State University is organized in the following schools and colleges:
The sports teams of Truman State University are known as the Bulldogs. The mascot of the university is Spike the Bulldog. Men's teams from TSU participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and wrestling. Women take part in basketball, cross country, golf, softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
Truman is found in Kirksville, MO. 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, 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 670.
Truman has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,920 in 2007 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
http://www.truman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 259 | English, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, French language, linguistics, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 235 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 140 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Science | 133 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 110 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Education And Teaching | 98 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, special ed, English teaching, music teaching, foreign language teaching, physical education teaching, art education, ... |
| Media | 83 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 31 | music, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 16 | agriculture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Truman in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,149 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 137 | 16 |
In 2007, Truman had a total enrollment of 5,920 students (5,777 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 77% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Truman offers campus housing for 2,912 of its 5,777 (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 | 4,076 | 3,313 | 81% | 1,405 | 42% |
| Men | 1,724 | 1,345 | 78% | 589 | 44% |
| Women | 2,352 | 1,955 | 83% | 816 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 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 | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,432 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,042 |
| Room and board | $ 6,045 |
| Room charge | $ 4,275 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Truman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249500)
Truman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 163 | 74 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $60,857 | 4 | $50,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 96 | $71,946 | 33 | $68,642 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 72 | $56,178 | 43 | $53,125 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $44,526 | 31 | $48,978 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $38,158 | 23 | $39,103 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 207 | $61,019 | 130 | $53,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 196 | 117 | 313 |
| Football | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Track | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 89 | 147 |
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
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
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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