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Drury University is a private liberal arts college located in Springfield, Missouri. It was established as Springfield College by Congregationalist church missionaries in 1873. The university has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students. Drury University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 110 acres. Drury University offers a large numver of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Drury University’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. It was a founding member of the Heartland Conference and its teams participate in a wide variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
Drury is located in Springfield, MO (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 architecture and planning, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not offer open admission. Drury admitted just 51% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 522 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Drury had 4,978 enrolled students in 2007.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Drury offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://www.drury.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 196 | general studies, English, history, sociology, international relations, political science, English composition, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 184 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, international business, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 176 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, education, music teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 115 | criminal justice and administration, criminology, criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 79 | psychology, music therapy |
| Science | 71 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 59 | communication studies, advertising, public relations, media and digital communications, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Architecture And Planning | 42 | architecture |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Design | 18 | design and visual communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science, natural resources management, environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 3 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Medical Administration | 0 | environmental health |
Number of programs and degrees for Drury in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 717 | 52 |
| Associate's degree | 171 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 139 | 5 |
In 2007, Drury had a total enrollment of 4,978 students (3,852 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Drury offers campus housing for 948 of its 3,852 (full-time) students.
(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 | 2,173 | 1,114 | 51% | 614 | 55% |
| Men | 570 | 450 | 79% | 263 | 58% |
| Women | 841 | 664 | 79% | 351 | 53% |
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 | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,979 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,979 |
| Room and board | $ 6,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Drury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246100)
Drury has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $99,637 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $90,111 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $73,593 | 8 | $68,453 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $53,923 | 20 | $54,442 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $46,494 | 17 | $53,648 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,700 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $48,091 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $56,867 | 49 | $54,562 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 82 | 154 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 62 | 110 |
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
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 ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
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
Criminal Justice/Police Science
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 degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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