Truman State University

I never attended Truman but I know someone very close who does/does. Although this school is beautiful, please don't overlook safety. This school is a massive security risk for any women who attend. The percentage of people who are stalked is very high and I can confirm that the numbers match reality. Within 2 months of my friend attending their first year they were texted from an unknown number describing them and the things they had done previously. This person knew where they lived inside campus and supposedly peeped through their window. The victims let the school and the university police know . The school and police proceeded to do the bare minimum with just escorts to and from work and after 2-3 weeks the police without doing any investigating had dropped the case. The school could have reviewed cameras facing the parking-lot, but never did. ( also there are very limited amounts cameras inside the actual campus walls). If you or your daughters saw this school as a good option please make sure that safety is one of your main concerns because obviously it wasn't Truman's.

I graduated with a B.S. in Communication back in 2018. I loved my Truman experience, and I think it runs analogous to Kirksville's motto "where the people make the difference." I love the professors and students that I met throughout my collegiate career. I also enjoyed serving in the local community and stayed away from the party scenes. Plus, I did all of that while working a great on-campus IT job that helped bolster my resume and allowed me to graduate debt free.

Fantastic place to get your degree! Beautiful campus!

International Student here. Thought sky was the limit when I transferred. I was a D2 athlete for the school when they decided to cancel the athletes program. Pros: cheap. Tuition is affordable. Staff is easy to talk to and they do what they can to help students. Cons: False advertisement; no where near what they call ‘Harvard of Midwest’ Cheap; basically too cheap to a point that they have no resources. Students and their mental health are never given any proper attention. Look up what happened with AKL and what Truman did to follow up. Good professors leave for better paid programs and some of the professors don’t understand or try to understand kids. There is a clear language barrier. I thought I was the international student but some professors here don’t understand English. There are some professors like Dr. Gillette who are literally carrying the university on their backs. There are limited resources and almost everything has to be student funded. My school that I transferred from took us to Paris for a conference and took care of everything. During my time as a student athlete, the coach told us that we basically are responsible for our own even when it comes to traveling. Look up how many people finish their degree in 4 years! The school constantly reaches out to its alumni network for funding but the minute you graduate, there are no resources for jobs. And if you are an international student, you are doomed. You have to be the very best to get good opportunities. Many graduates from my batches are working jobs that didn’t require a degree. They say Truman prepares you for the world. It prepared students for poverty and depression. In all, it’s not a bad school if you are a nerd. It’s not a bad school at all. Just nothing as advertised and not even close to Mizzou, SLU or washu. Just be careful

As it was 30 yeas ago when I attended, Truman is still the jewel of the Midwest. As an employer, I actively seek graduates because of the type of student and individual that Truman attracts. Having the opportunity to go to campus multiple times a year and getting to interact with students always leaves me impressed. The campus is amazing and really caters to the variety of ways students want to learn. The faculty is top shelf and are invested in seeing their students achieve. I would make the same decision today I did many years ago. Truman State!

Everyone there was very friendly and supported the special athletes

I continue to be impressed by the caliber of people drawn to this place -- students, faculty, staff,, alumni -- who are ambitious, creative, and passionate about contributing to their fields, interdisciplinary lifelong learning, and shared success. I've found the Truman culture to be collaborative and rigorous, and in conversation I'm often humbled by students' abilities to critically explore concepts and eloquently present their ideas. The Truman community thrives on curiosity-driven pursuits and active extracurricular involvement. It's a safe environment to question, explore, grow. The mid-sized campus is ideal for building strong connections with others while still offering plenty of opportunities to experience new things, and its location allows the vibrant Truman community to really shine.

Truman State University offers a quality education at a very reasonable price. While the classroom experience taught me how to gather information, analyze facts, and express myself clearly, the people are what makes a Truman education truly unique. I've maintained my connection to the University through graduate school and now in my professional role with the U.S. government. I can't thank the University community enough for putting me on the path to success.

Excellent school when I went there in the mid 2000s, and is still an excellent school. Kirksville itself has really grown as a town in the past decade, so there is plenty to do nearby. Throw in a great state park and other outdoor recreational activities, you have the makings of a fun, small(er), and meaningful academic experience.

This college was practically all Greek and students were prone to horrific binge drinking on the weekends which was overlooked by both the university itself and the local authorities. I would say this university may produce fine students....with alcohol problems. The academics were great, but the social atmosphere was cliquish and more like high school than an acclaimed top notch Midwestern university. I was greatly disappointed with my experience. I got 60 hours out of it. However, as Southerner, I just didn't quite fit in. I suggest unless you are from the Midwest, don't waste your time. The school looks great on paper, but is a true disappointment. If you aren't interested in studying all week, then binging on the weekends, save your money.