C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Drury University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Springfield, Missouri 65802
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
C
43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,596
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
59%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Drury University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,694
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,508
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,979
Median debt at graduation
61.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,218
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
25.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Drury University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$80,200+5%#250 of 796#178—
Architecture$54,723$70,134+5%#25 of 78#14$31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,374$52,286-23%#1042 of 1176#976$22,778
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$24,127$50,287+4%#57 of 137#46$20,186
Biology$33,699$49,387-14%#705 of 841#619$23,424
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,014$47,695-14%#553 of 660#499$31,053
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$47,160-11%#350 of 476#308—
Sociology$35,881$43,676-17%#410 of 462#369$29,000
Psychology$34,095$42,425-16%#892 of 1027#827$20,958
History—$41,996-17%#422 of 459#381$25,125
Human Services$30,564$39,257-19%#85 of 94#83$20,550
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$31,726$37,713-20%#664 of 680#659$19,478
English Language and Literature$26,057$35,543-27%#563 of 576#549$15,634
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$33,862————$23,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Drury University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $210,777
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,109/mo — vs ~$762/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 65806 (5.6% cap, Springfield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,900 $33,900
Room $6,854
Board $3,632
Total Cost (On-Campus) $50,621 $50,621

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
55%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,596
Total Students
55%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 3%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 69%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Drury University?
Drury University has an acceptance rate of 59%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Drury University?
Tuition at Drury University is $33,900 for in-state students and $33,900 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Drury University?
The graduation rate at Drury University is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Drury University a good school?
Drury University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Drury University?
Drury University has a total enrollment of 1,596 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology