Truman State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,666 students.
About This School
Truman State University is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri with approximately 2,666 undergraduate students enrolled. Truman State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,030 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $50,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Truman State University is a public liberal arts university in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. It had 3,664 enrolled students in the fall of 2024 pursuing degrees in 55 undergraduate and twelve graduate programs.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students who want a serious liberal arts education at a public school price — just $12,030/year on average after aid, with a median debt of only $16,679 at graduation. The 68% graduation rate is worth watching, though the 84% freshman retention suggests most students who struggle do so later, so it's worth asking the school directly about academic support. If you're okay with a small-town setting in Kirksville and a modest but reasonable median income of $50,500 a decade out, this school delivers solid value without saddling you with debt.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,666 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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