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Drury is located in Springfield, Missouri (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Drury is the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Drury is known for its programs in science, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not offer open admission. Drury admitted just 47% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 522 and 650.
Drury has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 4,917 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at Drury attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Drury values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Drury is an independent university, church-related, grounded in the liberal arts tradition and committed to personalized education in a community of scholars who value the arts of teaching and learning. Education at Drury seeks: .to cultivate spiritual sensibilities and imaginative faculties as well as ethical insight and critical thought. .to foster the integration of theoretical and practical knowledge; and .to liberate persons to particpate responsibly in and contribute to life in a global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Drury University
900 N.Benton
Springfield, MO 65802-3791
General Phone: (417) 873-7879
Admissions Phone: (417) 873-7205
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 873-7319
http://www.drury.edu
Drury awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 211 | business management, accounting, MIS, international business, marketing, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 162 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, education, music teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 151 | general studies, English, history, sociology, international relations, English composition, political science and government, French language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 119 | criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Science | 81 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology, music therapy |
| Media | 46 | advertising, communication studies, public relations, journalism, broadcast journalism, media and digital communications |
| Architecture And Planning | 28 | architecture |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Design | 12 | design and visual communication |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science, natural resources management, environmental studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Art Studies | 3 | arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 1 | music, voice, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | environmental health |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Drury in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 620 | 55 |
| Associate's degree | 220 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 112 | 5 |
In 2005, Drury had a total enrollment of 4,917 students (3,808 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 87% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Drury offers campus housing for 948 of its 3,808 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,454 | 686 | 47% | 573 | 84% |
| Men | 605 | 265 | 44% | 216 | 82% |
| Women | 849 | 421 | 50% | 357 | 85% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 522 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (417) 873-7205
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,669 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,669 |
| Room and board | $ 5,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Drury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (417) 873-7319
Drury has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $102,566 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $91,529 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $67,438 | 7 | $60,209 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $54,919 | 14 | $53,278 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $44,478 | 24 | $47,490 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $43,605 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $47,453 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $53,640 | 50 | $50,108 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 82 | 151 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 63 | 112 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Drury Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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