Truman State University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
79.96%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.72%
Freshmen Enrollment
699
SAT Scores
1,235
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,912 students have applied and 2,213 students have allowed to admit to Truman State University (Acceptance rate: 45.05%). Truman's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.59 % where 699 students have finally enrolled out of 2,213 admitted students.
Truman acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Avila University and Evangel University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.62%).
Truman enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 26.64%).
How to Apply to Truman State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Truman.
| Admission | https://www.truman.edu/admission-cost/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.truman.edu/admission-cost/apply-to-truman/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.truman.edu/admission-cost/cost-aid/office-of-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.truman.edu/admission-cost/net-price-calculator/step-1/ |
| Athletic | https://consumerinformation.truman.edu/athletics/ |
| Disability Service | https://disabilityservices.truman.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Truman and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Truman State University is 1,235 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Truman State University is extremely competitive scores than the schools (average score is 880). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Truman State University | 1,235 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 880 | 17 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,164 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Truman State University, 71 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,235 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 580 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 640 | 680 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,220 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Truman State University, 536 students submitted ACT scores (77% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
Truman Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Truman State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |