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$9,838
per year
In-State Tuition
45%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
Truman State University is an educational institution in Kirksville, MO. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
6
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Admitted freshmen automatically receive a TruMerit Scholarship by GPA tier and residency, and can compete for the Pershing, Kirk and Truman Leadership awards by December 1.
TruMerit Scholarship
AutomaticThe scholarships page says $2,000 - $10,000; the chart tiers show $3,000 - $6,000 for Missouri residents and $7,000 - $10,000 for non-Missouri residents. No period is stated.
Renewable: Pass 24 credit hours per year; a 3.25 Truman GPA keeps 100 percent of the award, and 3.00-3.24 keeps 70-90 percent.
Automatic with admission; no separate request. GPA and ACT/SAT improvements are accepted through the June test date of senior year.
Amount depends on your GPA tier and residency; see Truman's TruMerit chart. Test scores are optional. Awards above $1,500 per semester carry a 36-hour-per-semester service requirement from the third semester; you may opt out and keep half the award or $1,500, whichever is greater.
General John J. Pershing Scholarship
CompetitiveFull-time tuition and the average cost of room and board, plus a one-time $4,000 study abroad stipend.
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Pass 24 credit hours per year; a 3.25 Truman GPA keeps 100 percent of the award, and 3.00-3.24 keeps 70-90 percent.
Essay, activities list and ACT/SAT score with your admission application, complete before December 1. No separate scholarship application.
Top candidates are typically in the top 3 percent of their class with test scores in the top 3 percent nationally; these are typical profiles, not minimums. Awards above $1,500 per semester carry a 36-hour-per-semester service requirement from the third semester; you may opt out and keep half the award or $1,500, whichever is greater.
President John R. Kirk Scholarship (out-of-state)
Competitive$23,000, plus a one-time $3,000 internship stipend. No period is stated.
Renewable: Pass 24 credit hours per year; a 3.25 Truman GPA keeps 100 percent of the award, and 3.00-3.24 keeps 70-90 percent.
Essay, activities list and ACT/SAT score with your admission application, complete before December 1. No separate scholarship application.
Top candidates are typically in the top 3 percent of their class with test scores in the top 3 percent nationally; these are typical profiles, not minimums. Awards above $1,500 per semester carry a 36-hour-per-semester service requirement from the third semester; you may opt out and keep half the award or $1,500, whichever is greater.
President John R. Kirk Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$17,000, plus a one-time $3,000 internship stipend. No period is stated.
Renewable: Pass 24 credit hours per year; a 3.25 Truman GPA keeps 100 percent of the award, and 3.00-3.24 keeps 70-90 percent.
Essay, activities list and ACT/SAT score with your admission application, complete before December 1. No separate scholarship application.
Top candidates are typically in the top 3 percent of their class with test scores in the top 3 percent nationally; these are typical profiles, not minimums. Awards above $1,500 per semester carry a 36-hour-per-semester service requirement from the third semester; you may opt out and keep half the award or $1,500, whichever is greater.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$6,046
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,280
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | — | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | — | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 12 | — | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | — | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 2 World Languages | 12 | — | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | — | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Kirksville, Missouri
Adair County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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