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Truman State University
- 100 E Normal
- Kirksville, MO 63501
- OPEID College Code: 00249500
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- General Phone: (660) 785-4000
- President: Barbara Dixon
- Website: www.truman.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,920
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.truman.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,724 | 2,352 | 4,076 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,345 (78%) | 1,955 (83%) | 3,300 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 589 (44%) | 816 (42%) | 1,405 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 218 | 16% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,331 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 570 | 690 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 13% | 31% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,954 | $3,352 | $2,020 | $4,874 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,268 | 1,011 | 868 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,432 | $6,092 | $5,812 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,042 | $10,522 | $9,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,045 | $5,790 | $5,540 |
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,177 | $16,582 | $15,752 |
| Out of State | $21,787 | $21,012 | $19,932 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,332 | $6,992 | $6,412 |
| Out of State | $11,942 | $11,422 | $10,592 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,332 | $6,992 | $6,412 |
| Out of State | $11,942 | $11,422 | $10,592 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,920 Undergraduate: 5,608 Graduate: 312
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,489 Female: 3,431
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,390 Female: 3,218
- Graduate Gender Male: 99 Female: 213
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,687 Part-Time: 233
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,473 Part-Time: 135
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 214 Part-Time: 98
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 242 | 4% |
| American Indian | 44 | 0.7% |
| Black | 244 | 4% |
| Asian | 136 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 2% |
| White | 4,868 | 82% |
| Unknown | 250 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 35 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,447 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,445 | 41% |
| Ages 22-24 | 797 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 69 | 1% |
| Ages 30-34 | 20 | 0.3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 17 | 0.3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 27 | 0.5% |
| Age Over 65 | 36 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 822 | 777 | 45 |
| Faculty Status | 371 | 344 | 27 |
| Tenured Faculty | 237 | 237 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 41 | - | 41 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 371 | 344 | 27 |
| Primarily Instruction | 371 | 344 | 27 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 197 | 185 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 230 | 225 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 102 | 101 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 27 | 27 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 91 | 88 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,155 (337) | $61,019 (207) | $53,594 (130) |
| Professor | $71,101 (129) | $71,946 (96) | $68,642 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $55,036 (115) | $56,178 (72) | $53,125 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,789 (61) | $44,526 (30) | $48,978 (31) |
| Instructor | $38,837 (32) | $38,158 (9) | $39,103 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,797 (7) | $60,857 (3) | $50,253 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $63,430 (2) | $61,730 (1) | $65,130 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,310 (1) | - (-) | $50,310 (1) |
| Instructor | $40,220 (3) | $35,090 (1) | $42,785 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,884 (344) | $60,858 (210) | $53,222 (134) |
| Professor | $71,101 (129) | $71,946 (96) | $68,642 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $54,983 (117) | $56,100 (73) | $53,129 (44) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,698 (62) | $44,526 (30) | $48,734 (32) |
| Instructor | $38,329 (35) | $37,213 (10) | $38,775 (25) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,299,952 | $796,092 | $503,860 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 511 | 328 | 183 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 432 | 280 | 152 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 137 | 81 | 56 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Soccer | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 48 | 22 | 26 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $38,920 | $34,959 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $28,739 | $29,318 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 36 | 21 | 15 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 72% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 61% |
| American Indian | 45% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 71% |
| Unknown | 76% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 66% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 70 | 104 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 52 | 85 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 3 |
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