Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Springfield, Missouri |
| Online | drury.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Drury University, a private liberal arts institution established in 1873, occupies an urban campus in Springfield, Missouri, located in the southwest region of the state approximately 165 miles southeast of Kansas City. The campus combines historic Gothic Revival architecture with modern academic facilities across its 90-acre main campus. As a selective liberal arts college, Drury emphasizes undergraduate education through its core curriculum that integrates professional studies with traditional liberal arts coursework. The university is known for its programs in architecture, business administration, and health sciences, while maintaining a residential campus environment where most first-year students live in campus housing. Drury competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Panthers, participating in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Drury University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Drury University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#504 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#353 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#310 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1360 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.79 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 30, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,330 |
| Room and Board | $10,232 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,002 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 15% |
| Business | 15% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024