Truman State University

The mission of Truman State University is to offer an exemplary undergraduate education to well-prepared students, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, in the context of a public institution of higher education. To that end, the University offers affordable undergraduate studies in the traditional arts and sciences as well as selected pre-professional, professional, and master's level programs that grow naturally out of the philosophy, values, content, and desired outcomes of a liberal arts education.

Truman is recognized as one of the nation's "Best Values" in higher education. It is a distinction that has been earned through Truman’s demonstrated quality and affordable tuition. These attributes make Truman an outstanding college choice.

Students can choose from more than 40 areas of study including Physics, Accounting, Russian, Art History, Health Science, Communication Disorders, Psychology, Computer Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies for those who are looking for even greater flexibility to satisfy their diverse interests. These majors are complimented by 45 minors, including minors in Environmental Studies, International Studies, Public Administration, and many more.

Faculty are selected for their ability to teach as well as their achievements in their chosen fields. With an average class size of only 24 students, there is ample opportunity for significant interaction in the classroom. Faculty encourage students to engage in research while at Truman to further enrich the undergraduate experience. Truman’s commitment to offering students the best possible undergraduate preparation results in over 99 percent of Truman graduates who reported post-graduation plans being placed in professional employment or graduate school within six months of graduation!

Truman’s campus comprises 140 acres, located in the heart of Kirksville, Missouri. Kirksville offers numerous social and cultural opportunities, including a variety of recreation areas, shops, restaurants, theaters, and churches. Recreation areas include Thousand Hills State Park and the 700-acre Forest Lake.

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