Truman at a Glance

Ranked 20th in the nation for the preparation of American Chemical Society-certified Bachelor of Science graduates in Chemistry.
Nearly forty-two percent of courses taught at Truman have an enrollment of 20 students or fewer.
Truman is now offering a new major in Creative Writing.

Truman State University is the nation's No. 2 best value in the public sector according to the Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the school on its "Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges" ranking list and profiles the school in the 2008 edition of its book, "America's Best Value Colleges."
Truman State University has been recognized, once again, as the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region by U.S. News & World Report's 2012 edition of "America's Best Colleges." This recognition marks the 15th year Truman has been awarded this top ranking.
Listed 3rd among master's universities nationwide based upon the institution's contributions to the public good, with student service as one of three criteria. Truman was the only Missouri school ranked in the top 50 and was the No. 1 public school on the list.

— Washington Monthly, 2011 College Rankings