At the start of the most recent academic year, Truman earned recognition as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Region by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the 28th consecutive year Truman nabbed the top spot.

In the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, Truman stood out in multiple categories. Among both public and private institutions, Truman was No. 5 overall for the Midwest Region. Notably, Truman was the only Missouri public school to be included in the top 60 spots.

Truman faculty members’ commitment to students helped the University improve in another noteworthy category. Always a fixture in the Undergraduate Teaching Programs list, Truman improved seven spots to tie for the No. 3 position this year. This subcategory, compiled from peer assessment, highlights schools that emphasize providing high-quality instruction to undergraduates. Of the 13 institutions to make this ranking, Truman was the lone public school to be included.

As usual, the University fared well on a number of supplemental tabs. Truman was No. 11 on the list of Best Value Schools for the Midwest Region – the only Missouri public institution to be included in the top 40 spots. U.S. News & World Report also recognized Truman on its list of Top Performers on Social Mobility, and four of the University’s academic programs – business, computer science, nursing and psychology – again earned inclusion on rankings of their respective disciplines. The entire Best Colleges rankings can be found online at usnews.com/best-colleges.

For a list of accolades earned throughout the year, visit truman.edu/about/facts-about-truman/points-of-pride.