Truman State University
About
Since its founding in 1867, Truman State University has been committed to providing intellectual pursuits based on student-centered learning. When Joseph Baldwin, an innovative educator, opened a teachers college in Kirksville, Missouri, in 1867, he placed excellence in student learning as one of his top priorities. Under the guidance of visionary leaders and dedicated faculty, a strong focus on student learning has remained a common thread for the institution.
Source: US Department of Education
Since its founding in 1867, Truman State University has been committed to providing intellectual pursuits based on student-centered learning.
When Joseph Baldwin, an innovative educator, opened a teachers college in Kirksville, Missouri, in 1867, he placed excellence in student learning as one of his top priorities. Under the guidance of visionary leaders and dedicated faculty, a strong focus on student learning has remained a common thread for the institution.
Truman State University is here to open opportunity, promote access and social mobility, foster excellence, recognize merit, and do all things that urge our students to make themselves productive, free and equal.
Our destination is unmoving ndash; to offer an exemplary and affordable public residential education to well-prepared students that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.
Unique Mission
The Missouri Legislature gave Truman a statewide liberal arts and sciences mission in 1985. Truman provides an outstanding liberal arts education to academically talented students from across the state of Missouri, our nation, and the world at an affordable price.
Assessment and Accountability
Truman is nationally known for its assessment program, which is designed to measure student learning and outcomes. Truman rsquo;s retention and graduation rates are consistently among the highest in the state.
- Kirksville
Truman State University 100 E. Normal Avenue Kirksville, MO 63501 USA, 63501, Kirksville
