A college small enough for professors to know their students by name, Truman attracts some of the brightest minds in the country by providing an engaged community of learners where individuals matter. Students explore a wide range of perspectives and learn important critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills that empower them for success in multiple career paths. Challenging academics, compelling and supportive professors, learning experiences that count in the real world, and nearly 240 student organizations create an environment where intellectually curious students can thrive.
Truman has been ranked as the #1 Public University in the Midwest among schools with bachelors and masters degrees for the last 26 years. Truman enrolls approximately 3,200 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. There are around 300 international students from over 50 different countries.
Truman State University is a highly selective institution with a very talented student body. Truman emphasizes undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning and internships. The average class size is 22 students and the faculty-to-student ratio is 1:16.
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Kirksville, Missouri, United States5,000 - 20,000 on Campus<100,000 residents in KirksvilleLanguage(s) spoken on campus: EnglishLocated in northeast Missouri, in the midwest region of the United States, Kirksville offers a safe environment, excellent education opportunities, friendly people and a very affordable cost of living. Kirksville is a town of 17,000 plus 6,000 students, located 90 miles north of Columbia, Missouri.
With over 250 student organizations, there is always a lot going on at Truman. The Student Activities Board organizes events such as movie nights, rock concerts, the MTV campus invasion, comedians, outdoor carnivals and other fun events open to all students! The Student Recreation Center is a free gym for students. It offers free classes, such as cardio hip-hop, fencing and yoga. The Recreation Center also gives students the chance to play an informal game of basketball, softball or badminton. The SERVCE Center, located in the Student Union, provides a chance to get involved in the Kirksville community. Students can sign up to tutor schoolchildren, volunteer to clean up a local park or visit with an elderly person. Also, Truman’s international students host activities such as International Idol, International Dinner and International Education Week.
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Academic Year (August - May)
Spring Semester (January - May)
Fall Semester (August - December)
Summer (June - August)
Calendar Year (January - December)