Truman State University Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Kirksville, Missouri
Public, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 84% Undergraduates: 3,265

Key Highlights

600–700 / 570–670
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
25–31
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $12,798

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1320
5% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 600 670 700
Math 570 650 670

ACT Scores

43% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 25 28 31
English 24 28 33
Math 23 26 28

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Truman State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Considered if submitted

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Required

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Considered if submitted

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Not considered

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Truman State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Truman State University admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Not Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Truman State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Truman State University admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Truman State University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by Truman State University itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

Truman State University's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,415 of 2,883 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Truman State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (5% of them) scored 600–700 in Reading and Writing and 570–670 in Math. The median scores were 670 (Reading and Writing) and 650 (Math).

The middle 50% of Truman State University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (43% of them) had composite scores of 25–31, with a median of 28.

Yes. Truman State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,798 a year at Truman State University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Truman State University
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data