Truman State University
Truman State University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in Kirksville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,272 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,328 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,142 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 75% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Truman State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,352, and fees were $304. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,136 and $304 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students6,272 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 120 miles radius of Truman State University
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University of Missouri-Columbia
87 miles away |
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Columbia Public Schools
90 miles away |
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Western Illinois University
102 miles away |
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Des Moines Area Community College - Newton Campus
107 miles away |
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Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus
112 miles away |
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Lincoln University
114 miles away |
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University of Iowa
115 miles away |
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University of Central Missouri
116 miles away |
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Eastern Iowa Community College - Muscatine Community College
119 miles away |
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Missouri Western State University
120 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1914 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1185 to 1420 |
| ACT | 24 to 30 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $306/credit | |
| In State Students | $306/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $589/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $360/credit | |
| In State Students | $360/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $623/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,770 | $13,770 | $26,505 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,420 | $21,420 | $41,230 |
| BSN | 125 | $38,250 | $38,250 | $73,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $31,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Truman State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,151 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,209 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $2,986 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $6,032 |
| Federal Student Loans | 47% | $5,411 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $6,479 |
$12,512
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,561 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,200 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,229 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,742 |
| Over $110,000$15,602 |
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Student Population
5,898
Undergrads
374
Graduates
3,741
Women
2,531
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
80% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
