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Drury University

Springfield, Missouri 65802-3791

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Drury University is a private institution in Springfield with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1212, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,694 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,523.

Established
1873
Type
Private university
Conference
men's and women's basketball
Division
Division II

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59%Acceptance
1212SAT Avg
1,367Students
13:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$40,694Earnings 10yr
$21,523Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1212

Reading & WritingMid: 590
540650
MathMid: 570
510660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2328

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,235
Room & Board$10,486
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$47,091
Average Net Price$21,523
Median Debt at Graduation$20,979
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,073
$30–48K$17,104
$48–75K$19,602
$75–110K$23,003
$110K+$25,628

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (90)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,367
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 3%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.0%
Freshman Retention77.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,508
10 Years$40,694

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BaseballWrestlingSoftballVolleyballBowlingTriathlon

History & Fun Facts

  • History Drury was founded as Springfield College in 1873 by Congregationalist church missionaries in the mold of other Congregationalist universities such as Dartmouth College and Yale University.
  • When classes began in 1873, they were held in a single building on a campus occupying less than 1+1 2 acres (0.
  • Drury College became Drury University on January 1, 2000.
  • Religious affiliations Drury was founded by Congregationalist missionaries and remains affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from MO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
148 mi(257 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
194 mi(336 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
366 mi(634 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City163 mi
STL St Louis191 mi
MEM Memphis238 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive
New York, NY1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive
Hartford, CT1140 mi · ~32h 56m drive
Providence, RI1205 mi · ~34h 49m drive
Albany, NY1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Rochester, NY922 mi · ~26h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
Philadelphia, PA995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA748 mi · ~21h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Newark, NJ1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive
Washington, DC890 mi · ~25h 43m drive
Baltimore, MD915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Atlanta, GA555 mi · ~16h 2m drive
Charlotte, NC707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Miami, FL1103 mi · ~31h 52m drive
Orlando, FL914 mi · ~26h 24m drive
Tampa, FL897 mi · ~25h 55m drive
Nashville, TN368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
New Orleans, LA535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Richmond, VA869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
Chicago, IL441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Detroit, MI648 mi · ~18h 43m drive
Minneapolis, MN536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
St. Louis, MO194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Kansas City, MO148 mi · ~4h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN424 mi · ~12h 15m drive
Columbus, OH587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
Cleveland, OH685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Milwaukee, WI492 mi · ~14h 13m drive
Dallas, TX366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Houston, TX529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Austin, TX544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
San Antonio, TX617 mi · ~17h 49m drive
Los Angeles, CA1414 mi · ~40h 51m drive
San Francisco, CA1591 mi · ~45h 58m drive
San Diego, CA1383 mi · ~39h 57m drive
Seattle, WA1633 mi · ~47h 11m drive
Portland, OR1617 mi · ~46h 43m drive
Denver, CO656 mi · ~18h 57m drive
Phoenix, AZ1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive
Honolulu, HI3968 mi · ~114h 38m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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