Resources › For Students and Parents Drury University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduaton Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Getty Images / Raymond Boyd For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated September 21, 2017 Drury University Admissions Overview: Admissions at Drury are not highly competitive, as the school holds a 70% acceptance rate. The majority of applicants are accepted, with around two out of every ten denied. To apply, prospective students need to send in a completed application, a personal statement or graded essay, scores from the SAT or ACT, and an official high school transcript. While campus visits and tours are not required, they are strongly encouraged, so interested students can discover if they would be a good match with Drury. Will You Get In? Calculate Your Chances of Getting In with this free tool from Cappex. Admissions Data (2016): Drury University Acceptance Rate: 70%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 500 / 600SAT Math: 510 / 620SAT Writing: - / -ACT Composite: 22 / 28ACT English: 21 / 27ACT Math: 21 / 29ACT Writing: - / -What these ACT numbers mean Drury University Description: Located in Springfield, Missouri, Drury University frequently does well in rankings of best value colleges in the Midwest. The school has an impressive 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 18. Professional fields such as education, architecture, business and criminal justice are popular among Drury undergrads, but the university also has robust programs in the liberal arts and sciences. At the heart of Drury's curriculum is GP21, Global Perspectives 21, which merges traditional liberal arts areas with contemporary world challenges. As a result, all Drury students earn a minor in Global Studies. The University hosts several sororities and fraternities, and there are a number of clubs and organizations students can join. On the athletic front, the Drury Panthers are members of the NCAA's Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. They compete primarily basketball, cross country, golf and soccer. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 3,569 (3,330 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female72% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $25,905Books: $1,200 (why so much?)Room and Board: $8,036Other Expenses: $3,200Total Cost: $38,341 Drury University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 99%Percentage of Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 97%Loans: 63%Average Amount of AidGrants: $13,046Loans: $8,521 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Advertising, Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, English, General Studies, History, PsychologyWhat major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%Transfer-out Rate: 23%4-Year Graduation Rate: 46%6-Year Graduation Rate: 53% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Swimming and Diving, Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field, Golf, Baseball, Basketball, SoccerWomen's Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving, Golf, Basketball, Cross Country Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Drury University, You May Also Like These Schools: College of the Ozarks: Profile Saint Louis University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Kansas: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphDrake University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWashington University of Saint Louis: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Missouri: Profile University of Central Missouri: Profile Rockhurst University: Profile Westminster College: Profile University of Tulsa: Profile University of Arkansas: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphTruman State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Drury University and the Common Application Drury uses the Common Application. 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