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Drury University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,085
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 65%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Drury University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Drury University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Drury University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Drury University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,430

Cost of attendance at Drury University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,430

Cost of attendance at Drury University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Drury University received on average $23,668 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,668
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 107 33% $4,547 $486,576
Other Federal Grant 108 33% $4,975 $537,296
State Grant/Scholarships 132 41% $1,995 $263,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 324 100% $21,196 $6,867,631
Total Grant & Scholarships 324 100% $23,668 $7,668,327

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Drury University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Drury University students is 60.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.2%.

60.3%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 33.3% 3 students
  • white 61.6% 146 students
  • hispanic 80.0% 4 students
  • International Students 41.2% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Drury University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Drury University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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