Truman State University Parent Guide

Truman Facts

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  • Location: Kirksville, Missouri
  • Kirksville Population: 17,000
  • Size of Campus: 140 acres
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: approximately 5,600
  • Graduate Enrollment: approximately 250
  • International Enrollment: approximately 240 students from more than 40 different countries
  • Male/Female Ratio: 42:58
  • Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
  • Average Class Size: 24
  • Number of Organizations on Campus: approximately 240
  • Percentage Involved in Greek Sororities and Fraternities: 18% of women; 22% of men
  • GPA of Incoming Students: 92% with 3.25 or higher
  • Percentage of Freshman-level Courses Taught by Instructional Faculty: 93%
  • Percentage of Full-time Faculty with Ph.D.s or terminal degrees: 85%
  • Percentage of Graduates Immediately Entering Graduate School: 50.4%
  • Graduate Placement: 99% of those reporting post-graduation plans
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