Drury University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Springfield, Missouri with 1,383 undergraduates. It admits 58% of applicants, costs an average of $23,078 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Drury University acceptance rate and admissions
Drury University admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 570 to 670, math 560 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Drury University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Oct 15, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Drury University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Drury University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $38,260 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,440 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $51,838 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,078 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,078 a year after grants and scholarships, $28,760 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Drury University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Drury University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $45,136 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,581 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 50% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Drury University majors and what graduates earn
Drury University awarded bachelor's degrees in 42 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($80,200).
All 42 majors at Drury University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Drury University
9 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 9 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 23 | $64,043 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 15 | $40,499 | $18,357 |
| Communication | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,383 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 49% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Drury University?
Drury University admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Drury University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $38,260. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,078 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Drury University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 570 to 670 in reading and writing and 560 to 620 in math, and 22 to 29 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Drury University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Drury University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Drury University?
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Drury University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $45,136 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
Similar colleges
Matched on location, type, selectivity, size, net price and graduation rate.
More: all colleges in Missouri · colleges in Springfield · Drury University on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.