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Drury University

#690 in US ranking Springfield, MO
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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 graduation rates for students at Drury University?

Drury's reported six-year graduation rate is 62% for the applicable cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 44%. These measures follow entering cohorts over different periods; they are not the percentage of all students, including transfers and part-time students, who eventually graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 79%, measuring the share of first-time students who returned the following fall under the reporting definition. Completion rates help applicants judge timing and potential extra-year costs, but they do not explain why any individual student stayed, transferred, or left. Transfer applicants and adult learners should ask their program for outcomes and expected time to degree that better match their circumstances.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Drury University?

College Scorecard program-level figures offer a limited look at earnings one year after completion. The reported median for Drury completers in business administration was $35,852; for architecture, it was $46,890. These are historical earnings observations for the relevant federally aided completers with matched earnings records, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

Other reported one-year program medians include $32,625 for biology and $28,908 for teacher education at specific levels and methods. Earnings can reflect occupation, region, hours worked, graduate study, and the size of the group measured. A one-year figure also cannot show longer-term career progression. Applicants comparing majors should consider program costs, likely additional credentials, and career paths alongside these numbers.

Drury University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
62%
4-year graduation
44%
6-year graduation
62%

Drury University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
79%
Employed 1 year after graduation
96%

Drury University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$43,800
4 years after graduation
$47,568
5 years after graduation
$46,139
7 years after graduation
$51,118
10 years after starting college
$45,136

Alumni Salary for Drury University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Architecture

$46,890

Biology, General

$32,625

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$35,852

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$29,864

History

$31,374

Human Services, General

$20,078

Psychology, General

$23,521

Sociology

$25,814

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$28,908

Drury University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

341751

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

123042

Architecture and Related Services

181735

Social Sciences

171128

Visual and Performing Arts

161026

Psychology

21122

Health Professions and Related Programs

16218

Education

10515

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

5813

Engineering

11011

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

40747

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

14923

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

6612

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

066

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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