TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY Nationally Ranked, Affordable, Personal

Celebrating Excellence

Truman is ranked as the 2nd best Public College Value in the nation.
        -Princeton Review's   
           "America's Best Value 
            Colleges"  2008 edition

Ranked in the top third on the exclusive list of "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" that combine great academics with reasonable costs and 10th best public college value in the nation for out-of-state students.
          -Kiplinger’s Personal Finance,
           February 2008

"This is a university that works to keep costs down for students, but at the same time provides an excellent environment for learning."
           Molly Smith,
           Newton, IA

Scholarships

Financial Assistance Profile

  • Percent of Freshman Class receiving scholarship: 91%
  • Freshmen receiving scholarship and/or financial aid: 96%

Costs

Affordability

Truman has a nationwide reputation for providing a quality education at a modest price. While many highly rated institutions have tuition and room and board costs of $30,000 or more, you can attend Truman for $12,025 in-state, about 1/3 of the cost. Few universities can offer a competitive, high-quality education for such a reasonable cost. Truman is committed to focusing its resources on you, the student, and your academic, social, and professional growth.

In addition to our low cost, 96 percent of entering freshmen receive some form of financial assistance. Truman recognizes outstanding academic performance and extracurricular involvement by offering an exceptional number of automatic and competitive scholarships. More than 1,200 Truman freshmen received merit scholarships last year. In addition, Truman participates in all major financial aid programs. So, for academically competitive students seeking a high-quality education without the staggering price tag, Truman’s value is tough to beat.