Founded in 1873, Drury University. is a Private college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,330 full time undergraduate students, and 239 full time graduate students.
The Drury University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 120 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Drury University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
69%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
1010-1220
ACT Range
22-28
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,28% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
93% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 59% were in the top quarter, and 34% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Drury University.
5%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
16%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
5%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
37%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
28%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
39%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
79%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
21%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
58%
“We only party on weekends”
16%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
5%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
84%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
79%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
16%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
5%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
37%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
28%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
39%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
32%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
16%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
79%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
34 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
48 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
54 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
54 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
54 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
54 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
54 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.
Drury University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Drury University?
24 Students rated Drury University
Kaydience
The school a remarkable school. The professors are very helpful, as well as the advisors.everything is a good distance, and the food is usually good. The only problem is how careful you need to be at night due to the location of some of the campus and housing.
Claire
Drury University is the perfect school for me. It might not be for everyone, and it is by no means perfect, but I would not have it any other way. The Professors might be the best thing about this school. They are not only good educators, but also good people. The small class sizes allow you to know your classmates and professors. There could be improvements in terms of facilities and housing, but as a student worker, I know they are working on addressing those issues. I feel like I am getting a quality education at Drury, and I am apart of an amazing community of people!
Nicholas
I love Drury University. It is a smaller school, which allows you to know a majority of the people. The classes are small averaging around 20-30 students. There are so many groups/clubs to join, and everyone is accepting of who you are. The professors are very personable, and encourage meetings with them is you need to talk. I would recommend this university to anyone.
Zoe
Drury is a great place to be if your main focus is academic achievement. For the most part the class sizes are smaller than they were when I was in high school and the professors are always available when you have questions and most of them will end up knowing you by name which makes learning the material much easier. There are also many facilities available for the students on campus.
Jacob
I think Drury embodies a liberal arts education, both inside and outside the classroom. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with any passion you have on campus, basketball is big here, and the class sizes are small and interactive. The academics are rigorous, but the professors are always available for questions
Aaliyah
Drury University is an amazing university. Small classrooms, other students are welcoming and friendly, teachers are always available. It is a spacious campus, but it is easy to navigate and also to meet people. The staff is extremely welcoming and inviting, I love my school!
Alexis
Drury is truly a beautiful campus, and it is super small so you know that you aren't just a number to them. Most of the professors are kind and would do anything for their students while challenging them to be their best. The sports teams and greek life can get a bit clique oriented sometimes but there is plenty of other organizations to join and be a part of the school outside of class!
Heaven
Drury University is an overall great place to get a higher education. It is a private school with great prestige and everyone loves the small close-knit community! There are so many different resources for studying and researching to choose from. The teachers here really care about their students and are concerned about whether they are succeeding in their classes or not, they will not hesitate to check on you! The only complaint I have about Drury is the school food, but is school food ever really appealing? Even when I attended high school, the lunch food wasn't all that great.
Heaven
The student to teacher ratio is great. I love the small, close-knit campus and community. The teachers care about their students and there are many opportunities to get involved on campus. The basketball games are always the funnest to watch. The food could be a little better but I never expected much from school food, even when I was still attending high school. They provide a rigorous curriculum and a lot of essays and homework assignments. Everyone on campus wants to see everyone succeed. There are so many different cultures on campus, the diversity is amazing really. And everyone fits in somewhere.
Noelle
I chose Drury based on my number-one priority that I could develop strong relationships with my professors and build a college community that included them along with my peers, and the school absolutely met that goal. Class size is small, and professors are accessible and eager to speak with students. Additionally, the campus is beautiful, safe, and easy to navigate — such a small school is not for everyone, but I loved the close-knit feeling on campus. The one area I'd say has room for improvement is career services. I did not find much help there, and while I found jobs in my field and know that my Drury education helped make me successful in those roles, it was all done through my own fervent hunting.
Tiffany
Very Welcoming!
Kayanna
It is a very nice school, everyone is so friendly! The moment I stepped on campus, everyone smiled and waved. The atmosphere is safe and the campus facilities are amazing. The teachers are always there when you need them and there is so much to do that you never get bored. You can easily start clubs (a friend and I recently started a step team). It is overall a great school where you can get a challenge and feel very welcomed .
Johnell
I feel blessed to have found Drury University. After spending four semesters there, it has become my home. Drury has given me multiple opportunities. I love the small class sizes and the interactions and relationships I share with my professors. I wouldn't choose any other school to continue my education, thank you Drury University!
Jack
Drury University is a very well thought of college that has endless opportunities for students to succeed. They have small class sizes and professors who care more about their students than their reputation. People around campus are extremely nice and the food is good! For the people who like a smaller class size and love to build relationships, Drury is the college for you.
Mariah
I like Drury University a lot. I enjoy the small class sizes, and the fact that the campus is small enough that it is easy to know people in classes and around campus. Professors are easy to get into contact with, and are always available if you need extra help on a specific topic. The housing on campus is adequate, and while on campus, I do feel safe, but I do not venture off of campus after dark, because Drury is not in the best part of the city of Springfield.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Drury University is 69%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I advice parents and students to check out a college before deciding on one. This can give the student a feel for the school. Also, I highly recommend a smaller college say 8,000 students or less because you can really connect with people in your classes and with your professors. I think this is really important because it allows the student to learn better and make more friendships in their smaller classes. In a larger class, it's hard to get to know people because you're just a face in the crowd. Also, your professor doens't get a chance to know you for who you are. It really comes down to what the student wants and is looking for in a college. In the end, it is the student who will be attending classes, participating in sports or intrumals, and meeting new people. You need a place that fits you and your wants and needs.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Professors are engaged and genuinally care about the students and their success. Those with Phd's teach classes unlike other large schools utilizing interns and student teachers..
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known the importance of researching scholarships before I came to school. I believe they would have not only pay for school but also to relieve some of the stress and pressure that I have felt by not receiving any scholarships.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The cost of attendence is very comparable to the local non-private instituions for evening courses. You can get a full Bachelor's or Associate's attending in the evenings,. The non-traditional student is very highly regarded, there, and most of the professors have occupations during the day to add to the existing body of knowledge profoundly applying course material to real life experience.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Honestly I don't think there is any kind of person that should not attend this school. As with any college yo need to be self starter and self motivated. This is a wonderful school with small class sizes to better get oe on one attention
I'm not really sure what my school is best known for. Then again, coming from a high school literally across the street is kind of like growing up next door to Brad Pitt. You know that there might be something happening, but you aren't really sure what, and when you find out it's a little surprising but not a really big deal to you, because you grew up next to him and he'll always be the kid with the dorky hair. That being said, Drury has a lot to offer that's not always readily apparent.
people who dont want to get lost in a giant university, that like knowing everyone the pass on the way to class, that are willing to challenge themselves for a great education, and that are interested in liberal arts.
The best thing about my school has got to be the time and effort of the professors. They actually listen and help, and don't get too upset when you come to them with tons of questions.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending Drury University receive some sort of financial aid.
36% were awarded federal grants.63%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
