by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Truman State worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Truman State is ranked #709 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Missouri, it ranks #4 of 74 for value.
Among the majors Truman State offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | #4 of 52 |
| Agriculture | #14 of 60 |
| General Agriculture | #14 of 60 |
| Creative Writing | #17 of 106 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | #19 of 92 |
| Public Health | #19 of 92 |
| Writing Studies | #24 of 143 |
| English | #24 of 143 |
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | #24 of 127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #24 of 127 |
Below is the detailed Truman State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Truman State University is ranked #8 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #4 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Truman State financial aid page to be sure.
Truman State University is ranked #709 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Truman State University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Truman State costs about $13,764. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,055 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,076 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,780 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,764 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,055 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Truman State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Truman State costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Truman State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $100,304 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,055 | #709 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,120 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $100,304 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,055 | #4 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,120 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Truman State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,322 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,585 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,125 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,616 |
| Over $110K | $15,816 |
About 92% of Truman State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,678 per year. Get more details on the Truman State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Truman State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.