Truman State University Top Questions

Not too big and not too small. Its just perfect

Truman State is the only school close enough to home that offers Romance Languages as a major. Also, it's size makes it easier for students to interact with professors one on one. It's tuition is very low compared to other schools that offer most of the same programs. Truman State is known as the Harvard of the Midwest, it's close enough in my opinion.

It was a great value for the high quality of education.

Its small size and engaging students.

The Liberal Studies Program makes my school very unique. We are required to take a certain amount of classes in various areas of study. By doing this, we are able to broaden our knowledge beyond what we are studying for our majors. By successfully completeing this program, it makes students well rounded and able to think critically on a wide range of topics.

Everyone at Truman - professors, janitors, food-service people, technology service people, students... Everyone! - is extremely kind, helpful, and really wants to see everyone else succeed. Professors are always willing to help students if they need an extra hand, and sometimes students drop in on Professors just to have a chat! Truman is truly an amazing school with wonderful people who really care. I am so proud to be a Truman Bulldog.

It is a liberal arts school and offers an education comparable to private school, but costs about the same as public universities.

Very small class sizes and professors who really care about their students' educations. Also the price is extremely reasonable.

It's a great value for the level of education received. It's very personal, and the entire school is like a close knit community. The campus is the most attractive in Missouri, and it's a great environment to study, live and have fun.

Academically rigorous with a focus on teaching and small class sizes. The value of this education is incredible considering that 95 percent of the student body has some for of financial aid; the university offers numerous "scholarship jobs" on campus that go along with this financial aid and award packages and provide many students with valuable learning experiences and time with experts.