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Drury University

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world rank  2422

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Overview

Founded in 1873, the Drury University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Springfield (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Missouri. This institution also has branch campuses in Ava, Cabool, Ft. Leonard Wood, Lebanon, Licking, Monett, Rolla and St. Robert & West Plains. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Drury University (DU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Drury University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 152-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Drury University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Drury University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Drury University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Drury University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym DU
Founded 1873
Motto Christo et Humanitati
Christ and Humanity
Colours Scarlet and gray
Mascot Panther
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University Location

Address 900 N. Benton Avenue
Springfield
65802-3791 Missouri
United States
Drury University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Drury University Phone Number (417) 873 7879
Drury University Fax Number (417) 866 3873
Other locations Ava, Cabool, Ft. Leonard Wood, Lebanon, Licking, Monett, Rolla and St. Robert & West Plains

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Drury University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Drury University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Drury University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Drury University.



Drury University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Drury University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Drury University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Drury University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Drury University's Admission Office Admission Office

900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield 65802
(417) 873 7506
800 922 2274

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Drury University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Drury University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Drury University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Drury University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Drury University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Drury University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Drury University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Drury University is Christian-Protestant Religious Affiliation

Christian-Protestant. United Church of Christ - www.ucc.org, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - www.disciples.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Drury University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Drury University's Library
Drury University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 146,493 physical volumes, 2,159 physical media and 74 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Drury University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Drury University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Drury University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,085 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Drury University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Drury University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Drury University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Drury University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Drury University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Drury University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Drury University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Drury University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Drury University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1915


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Drury University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Music Therapy Association
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Drury University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Drury University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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