At a glance
Average net price
$20,831
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.8%
Admission rate
58%
Undergrad size
1,383
In-state tuition
$36,745
Out-of-state tuition
$36,745
Cost of attendance
$48,846
Median earnings (10y)
$40,694
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,218
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 79.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (31%), stem (26%), social sciences (21%).
- STEM26%
- Health6%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts31%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services3%
- Biological sciences16.5%~228 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business13.6%~188 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Architecture11.3%~157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences9.1%~125 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~98 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education4.9%~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.2%~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.6%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.2%~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.9%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.9%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science0.7%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 59 | $46,890 | $31,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $32,625 | $26,688 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 52 | $59,251 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | $23,521 | $27,937 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 39 | $30,794 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 36 | $35,852 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 33 | $28,908 | $26,262 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 25 | $40,514 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $23,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $26,215 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 17 | $31,374 | $31,615 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $23,094 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 9 | $25,814 | $33,900 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Drury University
Drury University is a mid-sized institution located in Springfield, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,383 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Architecture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Drury University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,831 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,745 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $48,846 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,694 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Drury University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Architecture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (31% of credentials), stem (26% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Drury University accepts 58% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,218. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Springfield, Missouri (city), Drury University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Drury University
Q.How much does Drury University cost?
The average net price at Drury University is $20,831 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $48,846.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Drury University?
Drury University has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Drury University?
Drury University admits 58% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Drury University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Drury University graduate earns $40,694 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Drury University?
Published tuition is $36,745 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Drury University located?
Drury University is located in Springfield, Missouri (ZIP 65802).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Drury University at their official website.