Drury University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3281 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #921 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #852 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 6 | In Springfield |
| #1412 of 1,883 | For Biophysics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,391
- Graduates
- 224
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- drury.edu
Drury University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Drury University has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 56% | 59% |
| Applicants | 2,690 | 1,171 | 1,475 |
| Admissions | 1,549 | 657 | 876 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 337 | 169 | 168 |
378 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
104 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Drury University are 1130-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
195 or 58%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Drury University are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1156 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 142 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 73 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 70 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (3%) |
| Asian | 36 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Drury University is $21,903 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,759 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,769 |
| $48-75K | $17,552 |
| $75-110K | $20,558 |
| $110K+ | $24,458 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,400 | $7,995 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,400 | $7,995 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,400 | $7,995 |
| Fee in-district | $1,345 | $120 |
| Fee in-state | $1,345 | $120 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,345 | $120 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,069 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,690 |
| Room charge | $7,872 |
| Meal charge | $3,818 |
Drury University majors
Drury University has granted 309 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 88 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Drury University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 32 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 22 | |
| Graphic Design | 15 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | |
| Biochemistry | 13 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | |
| Communication, General | 12 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | 7 |
| Criminology | 10 | |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 8 | |
| Writing, General | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 6 | |
| Neuroscience | 6 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 3 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | |
| Journalism | 3 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | 1 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |
| Environmental Biology | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Urban Ministry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 309 | 88 |
Drury University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Drury University has published 1,148 scientific papers with 26,899 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 253 |
| 1994 | 17 | 242 |
| 1995 | 12 | 267 |
| 1996 | 14 | 267 |
| 1997 | 21 | 259 |
| 1998 | 10 | 272 |
| 1999 | 24 | 267 |
| 2000 | 16 | 267 |
| 2001 | 10 | 273 |
| 2002 | 16 | 264 |
| 2003 | 11 | 302 |
| 2004 | 18 | 361 |
| 2005 | 20 | 350 |
| 2006 | 20 | 390 |
| 2007 | 33 | 387 |
| 2008 | 24 | 452 |
| 2009 | 26 | 561 |
| 2010 | 27 | 528 |
| 2011 | 42 | 675 |
| 2012 | 29 | 738 |
| 2013 | 30 | 696 |
| 2014 | 29 | 910 |
| 2015 | 25 | 867 |
| 2016 | 27 | 796 |
| 2017 | 15 | 793 |
| 2018 | 24 | 803 |
| 2019 | 36 | 955 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1032 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1024 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1044 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1012 |
| 2024 | 20 | 895 |
| 2025 | 38 | 770 |
Drury University alumni
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Bob Barker
- Enrolled in Drury University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- actortelevision actoranimal rights advocategame show hosttelevision producer
- Biography
-
Robert William Barker was an American media personality, game show host, and animal rights advocate. He hosted CBS's The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in North American television history, from 1972 to 2007. Barker also hosted Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975.
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Dabbs Greer
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Robert William "Dabbs" Greer was an American character actor in film and television for over 60 years. Greer appeared in nearly 100 film roles and in nearly 600 television episodes of various series. He played Mr. Jonas in Gunsmoke, Coach Ossie Weiss in the sitcom Hank, and Reverend Robert Alden in Little House on the Prairie. Greer's final film role was as the 108-year-old Paul Edgecomb, the character played by Tom Hanks in 1999's The Green Mile.
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Robert Cummings
- Occupations
- danceraircraft pilotfilm actoractortelevision writer
- Biography
-
Charles Clarence Robert Orville Cummings was an American film and television actor who appeared in roles in comedy films such as The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) and Princess O'Rourke (1943), and in dramatic films, especially two of Alfred Hitchcock's thrillers, Saboteur (1942) and Dial M for Murder (1954). He received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Single Performance in 1955. On February 8, 1960, he received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion picture and television industries, at 6816 Hollywood Boulevard and 1718 Vine Street. He used the stage name Robert Cummings from mid-1935 until the end of 1954 and was credited as Bob Cummings from 1955 until his death.
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John Morris
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
John L. Morris is an American billionaire businessman, and the founder, majority owner, and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, a hunting and fishing retail chain in the US and Canada. As of December 2025, his net worth was estimated at US$8.4 billion. He also owns White River Marine Group, Top of the Rock, Big Cedar Lodge, and Cabela's.
General info
| Alternative names | DU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Christo et Humanitati Christ and Humanity |
| Colors | scarlet, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (June-July; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 346 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 N. Benton Ave Springfield, Missouri, 65802-3791 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |
| Phone | 4178737879 |