<p>I am considering looking at Truman State U in MO. I'm not sure if any of you have heard of it but it is actually a really good school. For 12 years now it has been ranked the number 1 public university in the midwest.</p>
<p>I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this college because it is one of my top choices.</p>
<p>One of my cousins just transferred there, and she loves it. They are highly ranked and highly affordable Liberal Arts College</p>
<p>[What</a> Others Say](<a href=“http://www.truman.edu/pages/151.asp]What”>http://www.truman.edu/pages/151.asp)</p>
<p>That’s good to know. Where did she transfer from?</p>
<p>First, a clarification to the original post: it is a top midwestern public that grants masters degrees as its highest degree–not the number 1 public university. In fact, it is not considered a university, it is a public liberal arts college, which means it concentrates almost exclusively on undergraduate education.</p>
<p>It has a good reputation in MO and surrounding states. I am pleased to see that it is getting some recognition from places farther away, as well. Its biggest drawback seems to be the town in which it is located. Kirksville is not sufficiently lively/artsy/youth oriented, etc. to be considered a college town. It is not near an airport, although Amtrak does make a stop just up the road. It is not close to any urban areas.</p>
<p>On the positive side, I have met only one student who was not happy there, and that is probably because his gf was not close by. All other students that I have met (quite a few, as I live in MO) have really liked it. Professors are accessible, they are pleased with the rigor of the courses and they have found it easy to get to know other students. Students go on to graduate school and professional school in good numbers.</p>
<p>Students at Truman State have deliberately chosen it over larger, busier universities and other less rigorous state colleges and non-flagship universities because they value the liberal arts atmosphere and do not mind the small-town setting. If that is what you think you would like, you should try to visit.</p>
<p>thanks for the info. i have in fact visited truman already…i walked away not really caring one way or another. However, I have seen 8 colleges so far and have felt this exact same way about everyone so i’m thinking there’s something wrong with me!</p>
<p>I am wondering is there still enough to do at truman? are the kids social or do they more stay to themselves? i’m not looking for a party school but i definitely want the kids to have fun and long to hang out with their friends</p>
<p>^^^Based on those whom I know, I think you are safe to assume that most of the students value the social aspect of college life quite a bit. I don’t know any recluses who go to school there, but of course I’m sure there are some.</p>
<p>I just realized that most of the students I know who attend Truman or have graduated in recent years are girls. I don’t know if that is relevant or not.</p>
<p>Is there a Facebook group you could join to ask about activities/clubs/organizations?</p>
<p>I will need to look into that. Thanks for all of your help!</p>
<p>anyone else know anything about truman?</p>