Truman State University Acceptance Rate
Kirksville, Missouri · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,263
- Admitted
- 2,609
- Yield
- 24.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Truman State University's acceptance rate has risen from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 80% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,095 to 3,263 (-20%) over that period.
Its 80% rate makes Truman State University more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.5% for women vs 77.9% for men, a 3.6-point gap). Truman State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 24.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,095 | 3,050 | 74.5% | 1,320 |
| 2015–16 | 3,900 | 3,080 | 79% | 1,262 |
| 2016–17 | 5,178 | 3,505 | 67.7% | 1,263 |
| 2017–18 | 5,263 | 3,552 | 67.5% | 1,328 |
| 2018–19 | 4,568 | 2,983 | 65.3% | 1,100 |
| 2019–20 | 4,595 | 2,877 | 62.6% | 898 |
| 2020–21 | 3,839 | 2,768 | 72.1% | 727 |
| 2021–22 | 4,068 | 2,481 | 61% | 665 |
| 2022–23 | 4,912 | 2,213 | 45.1% | 699 |
| 2023–24 | 3,263 | 2,609 | 80% | 645 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,904 | 1,551 | 81.5% |
| Men | 1,359 | 1,058 | 77.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 573–648 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 553–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 74% |
How Truman State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Truman State University's acceptance rate?
Truman State University's acceptance rate is 80% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,609 admitted of 3,263 applicants).
Is Truman State University test optional?
Truman State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Truman State University?
Truman State University received 3,263 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,609.
What SAT score do you need for Truman State University?
Admitted students at Truman State University typically scored 573–648 on SAT Reading/Writing and 553–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Truman State University getting harder to get into?
Truman State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 80% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.truman.edu/.