Truman State University College Portrait

Truman State University, Missouri's only public liberal arts college with a highly- selective student body, is a residential university focused on providing its 5,800 students with broad liberal arts experiences and depth of study in 49 undergraduate majors and six graduate programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of the educational opportunities it offers students and for its leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement. For the twelfth year, Truman, Missouri's public liberal arts and sciences university, has been recognized as the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region – Master's Category by U.S. News & World Report.

With over 200 student organizations including social fraternities and sororities, service clubs, campus media, acappella singing groups, cultural and religious organization; 21 intercollegiate athletic teams; club sports and an active intramural program, the Truman experience doesn't stop at the classroom door. The experience permeates the entire campus, offering students opportunities that entertain, pique their interests, and develop their minds and talents. With a population of approximately 17,000, the city of Kirksville offers a safe and friendly environment that is intertwined with many advantages of a larger city. Truman is committed to the academic success of all its students. All students work closely with an academic advisor to ensure that they get the most out of the experience and are aware of campus resources that can help them succeed including the Career Center, Student Health Center, University Counseling Services, and the Writing Center.