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Drury University

#690 in US ranking Springfield, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,838
Tuition & fees
$36,955
Avg. aid
$26,506
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
58%
SAT range
1130–1290
ACT range
22–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Median salary
$43,800
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Drury University?

Drury's reported recurring campus events include May Ball, Late Night Breakfast, and fireworks on Sunderland Field. They offer different points of connection: a social tradition, a study-period gathering, and a shared outdoor celebration.

The timing and format of any event depend on the current campus calendar. Students who want to participate in planning, rather than only attending, can look at programming organizations such as Student Union Board. Event listings are the best way to confirm whether a tradition will take place in a particular term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Drury University?

Drury offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and reported high-speed internet access in its housing units. Living on campus is common, but the availability of housing does not mean a particular room type or placement is guaranteed.

Students should review current residence-hall and apartment-style options, eligibility rules, application dates, and any first-year residency policy before signing a housing agreement. Room assignments and meal-plan choices can affect both daily routine and cost. Dining arrangements should likewise be checked by location and plan: a meal plan's price, number of meals, and spending privileges may not match how often a student expects to eat on campus. Commuters and students living off campus should compare any available dining options with their schedules before purchasing a plan.

Drury University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

77

Drury University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
69%
Campus size
90 acres

Drury University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Drury University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

F. W. Olin Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Drury University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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