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#14 Best colleges in MissouriDrury University
Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $20,831 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,979 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#35 of 292
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#166 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#202 of 950
- Best small colleges in America#195 of 906
- Best colleges for accounting in America#261 of 1,132
- Best colleges for business in America#383 of 1,563
In Missouri
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Missouri#5 of 33
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri#5 of 26
- Best colleges for marketing in Missouri#4 of 20
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Missouri#8 of 38
- Best colleges for accounting in Missouri#7 of 32
- Best colleges for art and design in Missouri#7 of 32
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Missouri#9 of 40
- Best colleges for finance in Missouri#5 of 22
- Best colleges for business in Missouri#10 of 43
- Best colleges for music in Missouri#7 of 30
- Best colleges for psychology in Missouri#9 of 38
- Best colleges for mathematics in Missouri#8 of 33
- Best colleges for history in Missouri#9 of 37
- Best colleges for English in Missouri#9 of 36
- Best colleges for education in Missouri#10 of 39
- Best small colleges in Missouri#8 of 31
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Missouri#7 of 27
- Best test-optional colleges in Missouri#11 of 42
- Most selective colleges in Missouri#5 of 19
- Best colleges in Missouri#14 of 53
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Missouri#5 of 18
- Best colleges for computer science in Missouri#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.62%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,218 · ACT 25.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,903
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $48,846 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 41% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 28% |
| Total students | 1,596 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $20,831 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $48,846 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,979 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 62% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 36% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 33% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 48% |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $40,694 |
| Admission rate | 58% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $883 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
| Average SAT | 1218 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570–670 |
| SAT math | 560–620 |
| ACT composite | 22–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Accounting | |
| Architecture | |
| Business administration | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Biology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| History | |
| Human services | |
| Teacher education | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Architectural Sciences and Technology, Arts management, Biochemistry, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Computer science, Criminology, Design, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Economics, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Finance, Fine arts, General studies, Graphic communications, Health sciences, Homeland Security, Information technology, Instructional design, International business, International relations, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Political science, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Business | |
| Architecture | |
| Social sciences | |
| Visual and performing arts |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,272 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 12%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $57,255IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 77% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF)About 6 miles away |
| Town population | 169,954Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Kansas CityAbout 148 miles away |
| Typical weather | 33°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Springfield Wbo, MO |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.18 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.09 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Drury University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 28% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Drury University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $20,831 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Drury University?
- Drury University admitted 58% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Drury University’s graduates do?
- 62% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $40,694; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,979.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 177214
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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