Drury University
Springfield, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,340
Graduate Enrollment: 270
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 65.42%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 26.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 51.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 15.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.1%
Black: 3.4%
Hispanic: 1.9%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 4.4%
Black: 3.4%
Hispanic: 1.9%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.8%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 4.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,802
In-State tuition: $32,430Out-of-State tuition: $32,430
Estimated books and supplies: $1,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,394 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,394 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,144 (2017)
Median Family Income: $31,973 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 54.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,979 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $222 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,967 |
| $30k-48k | $15,617 |
| $48k-75k | $16,656 |
| $75k-110k | $20,030 |
| $110k+ | $22,890 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 43%6-year graduation rate: 60%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,979 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,218 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,570 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,397 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,288 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,913 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 28 | $31,000 | $329 | $51,045 ($4,254) | $62,901 ($5,242) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 13 | $23,250 | $246 | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 13 | $249 | $39,843 ($3,320) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $26,262 | $206 | $29,853 ($2,488) | $32,827 ($2,736) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $43,140 ($3,595) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | $39,654 ($3,305) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | $26,215 | $166 | $33,493 ($2,791) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 11 | $23,094 | $214 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $26,688 | $248 | $30,389 ($2,532) | $41,944 ($3,495) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 2 | $35,346 ($2,946) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $27,937 | $222 | $32,138 ($2,678) | $36,823 ($3,069) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | $33,900 | $307 | $32,254 ($2,688) | $34,669 ($2,889) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | $27,000 | $241 | $39,137 ($3,261) | $50,432 ($4,203) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $204 | $63,849 ($5,321) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 19 | $67,541 ($5,628) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 22 | $62,133 ($5,178) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 | $31,615 | $266 | $44,001 ($3,667) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,229Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $92,787,610 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $103,093,242 (2022)