Drury University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3262 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #954 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #885 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 6 | In Springfield |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,409
- Graduates
- 282
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- drury.edu
Drury University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 1,603 | 635 | 968 |
| Admissions | 1,133 | 450 | 683 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 324 | 141 | 183 |
264 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
203 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
52 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Drury University are 1030-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
282 or 87%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Drury University are 21-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 1338 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 108 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 63 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 28 (2%) |
| Asian | 24 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,237 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,146 |
| $48-75K | $17,162 |
| $75-110K | $19,680 |
| $110K+ | $24,089 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,900 | $8,388 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,900 | $8,388 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,900 | $8,388 |
| Fee in-district | $1,315 | $127 |
| Fee in-state | $1,315 | $127 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,315 | $127 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,039 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,296 |
| Room charge | $5,918 |
| Meal charge | $3,378 |
Drury University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 18 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | |
| Architecture | 22 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 19 | |
| Biochemistry | 15 | |
| Accounting | 13 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | 4 |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| Communication, General | 9 | |
| Criminology | 9 | |
| Journalism | 7 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 6 | |
| Neuroscience | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 4 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Writing, General | 3 | |
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | |
| Environmental Biology | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Human Services, General | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 309 | 96 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 53% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 13 |
| 1992 | 5 | 26 |
| 1993 | 10 | 39 |
| 1994 | 5 | 9 |
| 1995 | 4 | 43 |
| 1996 | 5 | 49 |
| 1997 | 9 | 27 |
| 1998 | 2 | 46 |
| 1999 | 4 | 82 |
| 2000 | 12 | 62 |
| 2001 | 7 | 73 |
| 2002 | 8 | 55 |
| 2003 | 7 | 53 |
| 2004 | 11 | 93 |
| 2005 | 10 | 100 |
| 2006 | 12 | 142 |
| 2007 | 20 | 148 |
| 2008 | 11 | 208 |
| 2009 | 16 | 336 |
| 2010 | 19 | 330 |
| 2011 | 26 | 376 |
| 2012 | 21 | 459 |
| 2013 | 15 | 465 |
| 2014 | 21 | 564 |
| 2015 | 16 | 625 |
| 2016 | 18 | 562 |
| 2017 | 6 | 521 |
| 2018 | 5 | 446 |
| 2019 | 18 | 581 |
| 2020 | 11 | 708 |
| 2021 | 10 | 654 |
Drury University alumni
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Bob Barker
- Enrolled in Drury University
- Studied economics
- Occupations
- television produceractortelevision actorpresentertelevision personality
- Biography
-
Robert William Barker is an American retired television game show host. He is known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history. He is also known for hosting Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975.
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Robert Cummings
- Occupations
- dancerscreenwritertelevision producerfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Charles Clarence Robert Orville Cummings was an American film and television actor known as either Robert Cummings or Bob Cummings depending upon the era, and 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.
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Lauren Holtkamp
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Lauren Holtkamp is a professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA), wearing number 7. Holtkamp became the third woman to be a full-time NBA referee. Holtkamp also played college basketball at Drury University from 2000 to 2004. Holtkamp previously refereed the last five NBA Development League seasons before becoming a full-time referee for the 2014–15 NBA season. Holtkamp officiated four seasons in the WNBA including the WNBA 2014 conference finals. Holtkamp graduated from Emory University with a Master of Divinity. She also graduated from Drury University with both a Master of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In June 2017, Holtkamp married NBA referee Jonathan Sterling. In 2019, Holtkamp gave birth to their daughter.
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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 September 2021, his net worth was estimated at US$7.1 billion.
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 | 307 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 900 N. Benton Ave Springfield, Missouri, 65802-3791 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |
| Phone | 4178737879 |
| Fax | +1 (417) 866 3873 |