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Drury University

Springfield, Missouri 65802-3791

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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

Campus Visits

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Drury University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1212

Reading & WritingMid: 590
540650
MathMid: 570
510660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1212

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,523

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (90)

Student Life

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
8 Years$39,507
10 Years$40,694

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,100
Men
$42,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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