Truman ranked No. 1 public university in Midwest region by US News and World Report

For the 15th year in a row, Truman has been recognised as the number one Public Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report’s 2012 edition of “Best Colleges.”

They also ranked Truman number eight overall in the “Best Regional Universities” category among both private and public institutions that provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs.

Truman received a number three ranking in the Midwest Region for “Strong Commitment to Teaching” which is based on surveys that identify schools where the faculty have an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

The Undergraduate Research Program was also highlighted in the section titled “A Strong Focus on Student Success” which lists schools that are recognised for outstanding programs aimed at enriching the experience.

Truman was included as the number five school in the Midwest Region on the list of “The 2012 Up-and-Comers” for making “the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus or facilities.” Truman is the only Missouri school listed. The University is listed at number seven in the Midwest Region on the list of “Great Schools, Great Prices.” This best value ranking takes into account a school’s academic quality based on its U.S. News ranking and the 2010-2011 net cost of attendance for a student who receives the average level of need-based financial aid.

U.S. News and World Report bases its regional rankings on peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving.

Complete listings are available at www.usnews.com/colleges. Truman was recently ranked by the Washington Monthly as the number three school overall in the Master’s Universities category and is the only Missouri University listed in the top 50 of the category. Truman topped the list of the 14 public universities recognised by the magazine.