Founded in 1867, Truman State University has a long history of being recognized nationally for its innovative assessment program and commitment to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education at an affordable price. U.S. News & World Report (http://www.usnews.com/) this year recognized Truman, for the 5th year in a row, as the number one public university in the Midwest, as well as the seventh best university in the Midwest. Truman is the only public university in Missouri to appear on their top 15 listing. Money magazine has also recognized Truman, for five consecutive years, as one of the nation's top ten best educational values. Truman is Missouri's premier statewide public liberal arts and sciences university.

It offers study abroad programs in various countries including:

Austria
Australia
Bulgaria
Costa Rica
France
Ireland
Russia