A Successful Future

“I am glad I chose Truman because I whole-heartedly believe I will graduate from college with a diverse, well-rounded education thanks to the liberal arts & sciences program.”

        Julie Buzard
        Fulton, MO

At Truman, you will have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary learning and engage in interdisciplinary thought as a result of our liberal arts and sciences studies. This type of learning and thinking will prepare you for success in the nation's finest graduate and professional programs and the nation's most competitive job markets. In fact, graduates with a degree from Truman often have the edge over others. Why? Because Truman is the only highly selective public university in Missouri and has been recognized as a leader in higher education.  For the fifteenth  year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Truman as the #1 public university in the Midwest.

Most institutions calculate placement statistics based only on the number of graduates who self-report their post-graduation plans.  Truman is deliberate about collecting outcomes data and requires all graduates to report placement.  Last year, 83.4% of our graduates reported employment or intent to pursue a graduate or professional program. Today, Truman graduates are leaders in their fields working for top companies around the world. In addition, 45.9% of our graduates attend top graduate, medical, dental and law schools immediately following Truman.  Our graduates are responsible citizens who make significant contributions to their families and their communities. They carry with them the desire to learn for the sake of knowledge, the sensitivity and insight to appreciate cultural diversity, and the ability to think freely and communicate effectively. With our outstanding reputation and our uncommon liberal arts mission, as a Truman graduate, you too will join the ranks of these successful individuals.