Truman State University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,796

5% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$12,912

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

3.51%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

62.6%

4,595 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

5,231

85.5% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

71.9%

900 Graduates

About

Truman State University is a higher education institution located in Adair County, MO. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Truman State University were General Business Administration & Management (147 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (108 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (103 degrees).

In 2019, 1,383 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Truman State University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,144 degrees), 26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Truman State University is $7,796, which is $−14,230 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Truman State University is $7,796, which is $−14,230 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,912.

In 2019, 79% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 39% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$7,796

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Truman State University was $7,796. The cost of tuition at Truman State University is $−14,230 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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

Average Net Price

$12,912

2019 Value

4.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Truman State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,912. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Truman State University grew by 4.54%.

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

$8,780

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Truman State University was of $8,780 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 1.64% between 2018 and 2019. 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

39%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Truman State University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2018, when 79% 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.

3.51%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Truman State University was 3.51%, which represents 34 out of the 968 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 4,595 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 0.591% annual growth. Out of those 4,595 applicants, 2,877 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,231 students enrolled at Truman State University in 2019, and 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Truman State University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,877

Accepted Out of 4,595

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Truman State University was 62.6% (2,877 admissions from 4,595 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 65.3%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 0.591%, while admissions declined by −3.55%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Truman State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

10% of enrolled first-time students at Truman State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Truman State University has a total enrollment of 5,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Truman State University is 4,473 students and the part-time enrollment is 758. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Truman State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Truman State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.5% White, 3.57% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Asian, 0.287% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0382% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Truman State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Black or African American Female (2.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.7%), followed by White Male (26%) and Asian Female (2.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Truman State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Truman State University is 4,473 and the part-time enrollment is 758. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Truman State University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% 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%

2019 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

White
4,108
Black or African American
187
Two or More Races
176

The enrolled student population at Truman State University is 78.5% White, 3.57% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Asian, 0.287% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0382% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 59 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 295 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 (1,144 degrees awarded). There were 26 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Truman State University is General Business Administration & Management (147 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (108 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (103 degrees).

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 (99 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (49 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (188,016 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (181,616 people), Other managers (161,089 people), Secondary school teachers (158,613 people), and Postsecondary teachers (142,184 people).

The most specialized majors at Truman State University are English (99 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), Language & Linguistics (49 degrees), Agriculture (45 degrees), and History (33 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Dentists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

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 (491,402 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (308,815 people), Legal services (147,898 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (135,176 people), and Computer Systems Design (103,384 people).

Degrees

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

General Business Administration & Management
147 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
108 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
103 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Truman State University was General Business Administration & Management with 147 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

544

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

839

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 544 degrees were awarded to men at Truman State University, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (839).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Truman State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 74 degrees were awarded to women at Truman State University in General Psychology, which is 2.55 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 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, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (94.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Truman State University is Male and Black or African American (94.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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, 2.22% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,144 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
44 degrees awarded
Asian
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Truman State University is white (1,144 degrees awarded). There were 26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

1.08% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
703 degrees awarded
White Male
441 degrees awarded
Asian Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Truman State University is white female (703 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (441 degrees).

Operations

Truman State University has an endowment valued at nearly $50.6M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $7.44M (14.7%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Truman State University had a total salary expenditure of $113M. Truman State University employs 142 Professors, 101 Assistant professors, and 27 Instructors. Most academics at Truman State University are Male Professors (95), Female Assistant professors(52), and Male Assistant professors (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truman State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 102 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, and Service with 56 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$50.6M

2019 Endowment

2.91%

growth from 2018

Truman State University has an endowment valued at about $50.6M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Truman State University grew 2.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.1M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.54M - Federal
$148k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Truman State University received $2.54M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $148k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$44.1M

2019 Salaries

1.73%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Truman State University paid a median of $44.1M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 1.73% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.78% decline from 2017 and a 1.84% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.4M

Instructional Salaries

295

Number of Employees

In 2019, Truman State University paid a total of $19.4M to 295 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

142 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

102 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Truman State University were Professor with 142 employees; Assistant professor with 101 employees; and Assistant professor with 27 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truman State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 102 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees; and Service with 56 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Truman State University was Male Professor with 95 employees, Female Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 49 employees.

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

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