by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Truman State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Truman State University amounted to $9,838 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $18,566. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $338 in-state and $338 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,500 | $18,228 |
| Fees | $338 | $338 |
| Total | $9,838 | $18,566 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Truman State University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Truman State University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Truman State University is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Truman State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Truman State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,365 | $16,086 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,690 | $16,712 |
| One Year Ago | $9,132 | $17,532 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,500 | $18,228 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Truman State has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $19,303 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.23%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,253. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.20%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $19,346.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,253 | $19,346 |
| In 2 Years | $10,686 | $20,158 |
| In 3 Years | $11,137 | $21,004 |
| In 4 Years | $11,607 | $21,886 |
| In 5 Years | $12,097 | $22,805 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $82,394, or about $43,683 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Truman State University, go to the Truman State University Financial Aid page.
