- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–700 reading and writing, 570–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
- Average net price: $12,798 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Truman State University reported: an acceptance rate of 84% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Truman State University reviews each application.
Truman State University GPA requirements
Truman State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Truman State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Truman State University acceptance rate
Truman State University admitted 2,415 of 2,883 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Truman State University is a public 4-year university in Kirksville, Missouri, with 3,265 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Truman State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 670 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 650 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1320 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Truman State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
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.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
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 in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Truman State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Truman State University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Truman State University?
A lot: Truman State University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Truman State University test optional?
Check Truman State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Truman State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 43% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into Truman State University?
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.
Is Truman State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Truman State University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Truman State University students have?
The middle 50% of Truman State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–700 in reading and writing and 570–670 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Truman State University?
Truman State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Truman State University accept AP credit?
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.
Does Truman State University look at legacy status?
No. Truman State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Truman State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,798 a year at Truman State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Truman State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Truman State UniversityU.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 Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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