PrivateUrbanDrury University
Springfield, Missouri 65802-3791
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Drury University is a private institution in Springfield with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1212, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,694 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,523.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Drury was founded as Springfield College in 1873 by Congregationalist church missionaries in the mold of other Congregationalist universities such as Dartmouth College and Yale University.
- •When classes began in 1873, they were held in a single building on a campus occupying less than 1+1 2 acres (0.
- •Drury College became Drury University on January 1, 2000.
- •Religious affiliations Drury was founded by Congregationalist missionaries and remains affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1212
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (90)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + city premium