About Drury University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,730
Website
www.drury.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Drury University at the 602nd position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1070 - 1280
ACT Range
22 - 29
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Drury University has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Drury University. It is a non-refundable amount. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1045-1225, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 22 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Drury University is 25. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 900 N. Benton Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65802-3791. They can also call them at (417) 873-7879.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,150
Average Annual Cost
$27,350
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$1,165
Room And Board
$8,036
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,200
Total One Year Cost
$40,951
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to DU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $41,307. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($29,665), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($8,194), and budget for other expenses ($3,200). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
83%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$46
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Psychology, General
135 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
105 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
76 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
73 Graduates
Biology, General
63 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
47 Graduates
Sociology
36 Graduates
Architecture
26 Graduates
Chemistry
25 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
20 Graduates
History
20 Graduates
Human Services, General
20 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
17 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
17 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
16 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
15 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
15 Graduates
Legal Support Services
13 Graduates
Marketing
13 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
12 Graduates
Mathematics
12 Graduates
Education, General
11 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
11 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
11 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
10 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
9 Graduates
Economics
9 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
8 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
7 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
6 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
5 Graduates
Journalism
5 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
5 Graduates
Philosophy
5 Graduates
Political Science and Government
5 Graduates
Computer Science
5 Graduates
Criminology
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
3 Graduates
Architectural Sciences and Technolo...
3 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
3 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
2 Graduates
Educational/Instructional Media Des...
2 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
2 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
2 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
1 Graduates
Homeland Security
1 Graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related S...
1 Graduates
Public Administration
1 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
1 Graduates
Computer Engineering
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,490
Socio-Economic Diversity
49%
Part-time
2%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$45,737 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 65% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
65%
Undergrads in College Housing
65%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,830/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,216/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,216/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
scarlet and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
18
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At DU, $8,194 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Drury University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at DU costs around $3,216 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 42% and 58%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$27,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$32,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$154 - 333
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$19,293
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,891
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,224
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$16,900
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$22,847
$30K - $48K
$21,460
$48K - $75K
$22,536
$75K - $110K
$17,857
> $110K
$15,653
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,232,251
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,125,298
The financial aid department of Drury University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,814, whereas the financial aid is $17,965. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,331 as well as institutional aid worth $17,965. At DU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,232,251 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $6,125,298.