Truman State University
Kirksville, MO, USA

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability and Cost

Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.

Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$12,462
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,208
$30k - $48k
$8,898
$48k - $75k
$12,654
$75k - $110k
$14,302
$110k+
$15,966
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,014
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,036
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,936
Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
83%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,703
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,396
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,147
Students receiving state aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2,711
Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,396
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,161,912
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,820,284

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,831
Students receiving federal loans
39%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,065
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,305
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,986
Loan Default Rate
3%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$197

What Students Are Saying

Truman is a very cheap for the education you receive there. The teachers are helpful and knowledgeable in their fields and if you feel you are not getting enough help from them, other teachers that you might not have are willing to assist.
Keara from Wildwood, MO
For the quality of education you receive from Truman you'd think you'd be paying $15,000 or more per year, however Truman's tuition is currently under $7,000 per year for instate students.
Christopher from St. Louis, MO
The is a free concert every semester. There a big activites to help you relax for finals including free back massages, henna tattoos, food, shirts, and more. Also, the school offers free tutoring if you need help with any of your classes.
Jessica from Maryland Heights, MO
Oh yes. Truman definitely gives you a BANG for your buck. The price of tuition blew my mind when I first found out. I had heard such great things about the school that I expected the cost to be much higher than what it is. If you're even on the fence about this college, then take into account the price. The teachers are great, it has a beautiful small town atmosphere, the campus in beautiful, and the price was just the cherry on top for me.
Abigail from O'Fallon, MO
Truman is a very reasonably priced school for the type of education you are receiving and the type of actives the school provides. It's the self proclaimed Harvard of the Midwest and it's affordable. Truman also provides students with plenty of scholarship opportunities before you even attend school there.
Chelsea from Kansas City, MO
Truman is one of the cheapest colleges I have seen. The price of room and board plus tuition is extremely low. On average the cost is around $13,000 a year, which is great for a college that is so focused on academics. Another nice thing is that most activities on campus are free, which is always a nice thing for a college student.
Jessica from Florissant, MO
For the amazing teachers and fantastic classes Truman is incredibly cheap.
Danielle from O FALLON, MO
Truman is extremely cheap. Depending what dorm you live in, total cost for living on campus is about $14,000. That includes a meal plan, air conditioning (depending on the dorm), and free use of the recreational center and the pool, if I remember correctly.
Emily from Silex, MO
More than worth it!
Current Freshman at Truman