Truman State University
- Public
Truman State University: international tuition 20,297 USD per year, one-year total cost 35,501 USD, acceptance rate 83.8%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year international applicant may receive Truman academic/merit scholarships, and the university says scholarship consideration is automatic with the application. Institutional need-based aid and any CSS Profile requirement remain unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 83.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–700, Math 570–670, ACT 25–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+ or Duolingo 120+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 35,501 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 38,454 USD. Health insurance is 1,921 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Truman State University?
International tuition is 20,297 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 35,501 USD.
Does Truman State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year international applicant may receive Truman academic/merit scholarships, and the university says scholarship consideration is automatic with the application. Institutional need-based aid and any CSS Profile requirement remain unclear.
What English scores does Truman State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at Truman State University?
The acceptance rate is 83.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Roads eye view2023Campus tour
- Ayobami Bakare2024Applying
- Truman State University2022Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe scholarship page says applicants are considered automatically and confirms that international students receive merit-based scholarships.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
International academic scholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The official page confirms that international students are eligible for Truman academic scholarships.
- Renewable in later years
General John J. Pershing ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This is a competitive award for outstanding applicants, but the page does not confirm international eligibility.
Deadline: prior to Dec. 1
President’s Honorary ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page says this scholarship is awarded at admission, but does not specifically confirm international eligibility.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts must come directly from your school; self-submitted copies count only as unofficial.Required
- English proficiencyiYou must submit official English scores or apply as a conditional student.Required
- Proof of fundsiA Certificate of Financial Support is required, backed by bank statements as proof of funds.Required
- Supplementary applicationiResume, activities list, awards and portfolios are optional for both admission and scholarship review.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2021
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Credit for exams
AP credit receives a T grade, does not affect GPA, and counts toward total hours and degree requirements.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data