Campus & Student Life at Truman State University

Home to about 4,389 undergraduates in 2020, Truman State is a small, public university located in Kirksville, Missouri. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Truman State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Truman State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Truman State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Truman State Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Truman State Disability Services.

Truman State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Truman State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Truman State for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Truman State University

Truman State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Truman State University

Truman State has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,389 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,687 (84.0%). Part-time attendance was 702 (16.0%).

Truman State University is Ranked #1,822 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Truman State is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Truman State #1822 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Truman State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Truman State Diversity Guide.

Truman State University Competes in the NCAA

Truman State has a total of 468 student athletes, 300 men and 168 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Truman State University Athletics