Truman State University

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

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)
Endowment$67.9 million (2021)
PresidentSusan L. Thomas
Academic staff
269 (full time, 2021)
Students3,636
Undergraduates3,302
Postgraduates334
Location, ,
United States

40.18917°N 92.58239°W / 40.18917; -92.58239
CampusSmall town, 210 acres (0.3 sq mi; 85.0 ha)
ColorsPurple & White
   
NicknameBulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGLVC
MascotsSpike and Simone
Websitewww.truman.edu

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.

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