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Drury University
About 58 in 100 applicants get into Drury University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Drury University sits in Springfield proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $80,200 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,072 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,383 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1310 — above the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Drury University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Drury University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1050 and 1310; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 580 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Drury University received 2,621 applications and admitted 1,543 (58.9%), with 336 enrolling.
How Drury University compares
| Drury University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57.6% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,745 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $40,694 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Drury University's median earnings are $40,694 — below the Missouri benchmark of $47,885. Weigh that against the $36,745 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Drury University lists tuition at $36,745 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Drury University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $36,745 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,383 undergraduates, Drury University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
61.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 38% don't — ask a Drury University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Drury University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,200 |
| Architecture | $70,134 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 |
| Biology, General | $49,387 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 |
| Sociology | $43,676 |
| Psychology, General | $42,425 |
| History | $41,996 |
| Human Services, General | $39,257 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $35,543 |
Median earnings for these 13 Drury University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $40,694 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 44 additional Drury University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Drury University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 57.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Drury University's acceptance rate?
58.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,543 admitted from 2,621 applicants.
How much does Drury University cost?
At Drury University, published tuition is $36,745 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Drury University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Drury University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $40,694 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — 56.9% admitted
- Kansas City Art Institute — 54.8% admitted
- Lindenwood University — 56.8% admitted
- William Jewell College — 38.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.