Truman State University

Truman State University
Former names
North Missouri Normal and Commercial School (1867–1868)
North Missouri Normal School (1868–1870)
First District Normal School (1870–1918)
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (1918–1968)
Northeast Missouri State College (1968–1972)
Northeast Missouri State University (1972–1996)
TypePublic university
EstablishedSeptember 2, 1867 (1867-09-02)[1]
Endowment$67.9 million (2021)[2]
PresidentSusan L. Thomas
ProvostEric Freedman
Academic staff
269 (full time, 2021)[3]
Students3,636 [4]
Undergraduates3,302
Postgraduates334
Location, ,
United States

40°11′21″N 92°34′57″W / 40.18917°N 92.58239°W / 40.18917; -92.58239
CampusSmall town, 210 acres (0.3 sq mi; 85.0 ha)[4]
ColorsPurple & White[5][6]
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGLVC
MascotsSpike and Simone
Websitewww.truman.edu

Truman State University (TSU or Truman) is a public university in Kirksville, Missouri. It had 3,636 enrolled students in the fall of 2023[7] pursuing degrees in 55 undergraduate and twelve graduate programs.[4]

The university is named for U.S. President Harry Truman, who was a Missouri native. From 1972 until 1996, the school was known as Northeast Missouri State University.

  1. ^ "History - Truman State University". Truman.edu. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "Endowment Value". Truman State University. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  3. ^ "Truman State University Office of Budgets and Institutional Research". Truman State University. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Truman State University At a Glance". Truman State University. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  5. ^ Guidelines for Using Logo | Truman State University. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  6. ^ FAQ: Identity and Logos | Truman State University. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  7. ^ "Enrollment Report for Missouri Public and Comprehensive Independent Institutions". Missouri Department of Higher Education. December 1, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.

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