Truman State University

www.truman.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,132

5.09% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,798

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80%

3,263 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,636

76.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.4%

902 Graduates

About

Truman State University is a higher education institution located in Adair County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Truman State University were General Business Administration & Management (108 degrees awarded), General Psychology (79 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (72 degrees).

In 2023, 1,023 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Truman State University. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (822 degrees), 24.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Truman State University is $9,132, which is $−15,443 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Truman State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 890 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Truman State University is $9,132, which is $15,443 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,798.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Truman State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,132

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Truman State University was $9,132. The cost of tuition at Truman State University is $−15,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Truman State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,798

2023 Value

8.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Truman State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,798. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Truman State University grew by 8.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Truman State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,936

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Truman State University was of $9,936 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Truman State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Truman State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.5% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Truman State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Truman State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 890 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Truman State University received 3,263 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 33.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,263 applicants, 2,609 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80% acceptance rate.

There were 3,636 students enrolled at Truman State University in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Truman State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,609

Accepted Out of 3,263

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Truman State University was 80% (2,609 admissions from 3,263 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 45.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 33.6%, while admissions grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Truman State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Truman State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Truman State University had a total enrollment of 3,636 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Truman State University is 2,796 students and the part-time enrollment is 840. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Truman State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Truman State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.6% White, 3.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.12% Black or African American, 1.93% Asian, 0.248% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Truman State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.1%), followed by White Male (30.4%) and Two or More Races Female (2.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.9%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Two or More Races Female (2.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Truman State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,636 students. The full-time enrollment at Truman State University is 2,796 and the part-time enrollment is 840. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Truman State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Truman State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Truman State University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Truman State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Truman State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,929 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
126 enrolled students
Two or More Races
111 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Truman State University is 80.6% White, 3.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.12% Black or African American, 1.93% Asian, 0.248% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 47 students (1.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 255 more women than men received degrees from Truman State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Truman State University is white (822 degrees awarded). There were 24.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (34 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Truman State University is General Business Administration & Management (108 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (79 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (72 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Truman State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Truman State University are Physicians (429,474 people), Postsecondary teachers (250,383 people), Other managers (231,752 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (223,357 people), and Secondary school teachers (214,225 people).

The most specialized majors at Truman State University in 2023 are English (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), Math & Statistics (31 degrees), and Biology (98 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Truman State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Truman State University are English (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), Math & Statistics (31 degrees), and Biology (98 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Truman State University are Elementary & secondary schools (582,551 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (351,286 people), Computer Systems Design (177,278 people), Legal services (157,433 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (152,913 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Truman State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
108 degrees awarded
General Psychology
79 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Truman State University was General Business Administration & Management with 108 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Truman State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

384

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

639

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 384 degrees were awarded to men at Truman State University, which is 0.601 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (639).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Truman State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Truman State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.4 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Truman State University in General Psychology, which is 5.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from Truman State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Truman State University is Female and Asian (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.887% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
822 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Truman State University is white (822 degrees awarded). There were 24.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (34 degrees).

0.684% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
525 degrees awarded
White Male
297 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Truman State University is white female (525 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (297 degrees).

Operations

Truman State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.1M (9.82%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Truman State University had a total salary expenditure of 99.2M. Truman State University employs 84 Professors, 70 Assistant professors and 53 Associate professors. Most academics at Truman State University are Male Professor (58), Male Assistant professor (38), and Female Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truman State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 90 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Endowment

$62.1M

2023 Endowment

5.74%

growth from 2022

Truman State University has an endowment valued at about $62.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Truman State University grew 5.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Truman State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.5M

2023 Salaries

0.547%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Truman State University paid a median of $39.5M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($99.2M) and a 0.547% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.65% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16M

Instructional Salaries

235

Number of Employees

In 2023, Truman State University paid a total of $16M to 235 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

90 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Truman State University were Professor with 84 employees, Assistant professor with 70 employees, and Associate professor with 53 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truman State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 90 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Truman State University was Male Professor with 58 employees, Male Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Truman State University.

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