Truman State University was founded in 1867 as the North Missouri Normal School and Commercial College. The school began with just one building and a few faculty members. Over the years, it has expanded and changed its name several times, becoming Truman State University in 1996. The university is located in Kirksville, Missouri, and is home to over 6,000 students. It is known for its academic excellence and top-notch faculty.
Truman State University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 80 areas of study, including business administration, education, communication studies, biology and psychology. The university also offers more than 50 master’s degree programs. In addition to its academic programs, Truman State University promotes a variety of extracurricular activities such as intramural sports teams, student organizations and Greek life. The university also has an active alumni network that supports current students through mentorship opportunities and networking events. Truman State University also prides itself on its commitment to service learning projects that benefit local communities throughout the region. Check USPRIVATESCHOOLSFINDER.COM for a list of private schools in Maryland by county.
Truman State University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Truman State University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Truman State University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Truman State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in Kirksville, Missouri. It is the only public university in the state of Missouri to be designated as a “highly selective” institution by U.S. News & World Report, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The student body consists of approximately 6,500 students from all 50 states and several countries around the world. The average ACT score for incoming freshmen is 26.4, and the average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.7. Additionally, Truman State has a rich tradition of academic excellence and offers more than 150 undergraduate programs in areas such as business administration, education and health sciences. The university also has an extensive array of graduate programs including 15 master’s degrees, three doctoral degrees and one professional degree offered through its five colleges: Arts & Sciences; Business; Education; Health Sciences & Human Performance; and Graduate Studies & Research. Truman State also offers a number of excellent research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students through its Institute for Rural Research & Development (IRRD).
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 74% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 74% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 4,702 |
| Female applicants | 2,854 |
| Male applicants | 1,848 |
| Applicants accepted | 3,474 |
| Female applicants accepted | 2,098 |
| Male applicants accepted | 1,376 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,417 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 882 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 535 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 84% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 97% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.3 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 8% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 628 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 570-710 |
| SAT Math average score | 621 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 560-680 |
| SAT Writing average score | 601 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 96% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 27 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 25-30 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 23-29 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 25-32 |