Drury University

Location and Affiliation:

Drury University is located in Springfield, MO, population 150,867.
Affiliation: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ.

Population:

Drury’s enrollment is 1523 students.

• 55% female
• 2% Hispanic
• 2% Asian
• 1% black
• 4% international

78% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 82%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:12

Academic Level:

• Drury University is a lower Level 2 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.7
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 23-26, Math 21-27, Composite 23-28
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 520-640, Math 520-630, Composite 1040-1270

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/Management/Marketing 17%
• Communications/Journalism 12%
• Visual and Performing Arts 11%
• Architecture 9%
• Biological/Biomedical Sciences 9%

Graduates:

62% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $25
• The admission application deadline is March 15
• The financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 83%.

Features:

Drury University was founded in 1873. While it is located in the heart of Springfield, the 80-acre campus shelters students from the bustle of urban life. Drury has been at or near the top of the “Great Schools, Great Prices” list for the Midwest since 1999. DU was ranked by US News & World Report as #9 on the list of Best Master’s Universities in the Midwest for 2006 (7th consecutive year in the top 15). Drury was given the award Best Midwestern College in 2007 by the Princeton Review.

Every student earns a minor in global studies through a unique core curriculum called Global Perspectives 21, which combines the sciences, social sciences and humanities to enhance communication and problem-solving skills.

Contact:

Drury University Admissions 1-800-922-2274.

Learn more about Drury University. http://www.drury.edu