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Drury University

Private

Springfield, MO

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Drury University is a private small school in Springfield, MO, enrolling about 1,383 undergraduates. Drury University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 58%. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $80,200/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate58%
SAT range1130–1290
ACT range22–29
Undergrads1,383
Yield (admits who enroll)27%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$48,846
4-year grad rate64%
Median earnings, 10yr out$40,694

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Drury University weighs your application

From Drury University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans50%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out48%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$70,134/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$49,387/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$80,200/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,286/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$37,713/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$50,287/yr
English Language and Literature, General$35,543/yr
History
History$41,996/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$47,695/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$47,160/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,425/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General$39,257/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$43,676/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,059
Typical room charge$6,854
Typical board charge$3,378

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Drury University look for in applicants?

Per Drury University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Drury University's acceptance rate?

Drury University in Springfield, MO admits approximately 58% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Drury University?

Admitted students at Drury University typically score between 1130–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Drury University?

Admitted students at Drury University typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Drury University cost?

Drury University's total cost of attendance is reported at $48,846 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Drury University require students to live on campus?

No -- Drury University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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