DRURY UNIVERSITY
- 900 N.Benton
- Springfield, MO 65802
- OPEID College Code: 00246100
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- General Phone: (417) 873-7879
- President: Todd Parnell
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 5,489
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Drury University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.drury.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Drury University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.drury.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 641 | 845 | 1,486 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 488 (76%) | 651 (77%) | 1,139 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 211 (43%) | 348 (53%) | 559 (49%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 24 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 328 | 59% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 27 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,058 | $5,664 | $3,132 | $15,314 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 88 | 87 | 79 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,092 | 1,114 | 1,457 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $19,015 | $18,285 | $16,979 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,015 | $18,285 | $16,979 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,015 | $18,285 | $16,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,454 | $6,384 | $6,080 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,972 | $4,972 | $4,735 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $29,869 | $29,069 | $27,459 |
| In-State | $29,869 | $29,069 | $27,459 |
| Out of State | $29,869 | $29,069 | $27,459 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $28,387 | $27,657 | $26,114 |
| In-State | $28,387 | $27,657 | $26,114 |
| Out of State | $28,387 | $27,657 | $26,114 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $23,415 | $22,685 | $21,379 |
| In-State | $23,415 | $22,685 | $21,379 |
| Out of State | $23,415 | $22,685 | $21,379 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,489 Undergraduate: 4,971 Graduate: 518
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,955 Female: 3,534
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,826 Female: 3,145
- Graduate Gender Male: 129 Female: 389
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,600 Part-Time: 1,889
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,295 Part-Time: 1,676
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 305 Part-Time: 213
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 107 | 2% |
| American Indian | 36 | 0.7% |
| Black | 211 | 4% |
| Asian | 85 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 3% |
| White | 4,912 | 89% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 13 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 316 | 6% |
| Ages 20-21 | 938 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,137 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 950 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 707 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 519 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 652 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 252 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.07% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 824 | 431 | 393 |
| Faculty Status | 134 | 134 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 83 | 83 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 25 | - | 25 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 494 | 134 | 360 |
| Primarily Instruction | 494 | 134 | 360 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 60 | - |
| Other Professionals | 123 | 112 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 147 | 125 | 22 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 64 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 64 | 60 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,249 (131) | $59,267 (76) | $59,225 (55) |
| Professor | $75,459 (30) | $76,415 (19) | $73,807 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $56,380 (55) | $54,951 (33) | $58,523 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,468 (33) | $55,479 (15) | $55,459 (18) |
| Instructor | $42,383 (10) | $44,020 (6) | $39,928 (4) |
| Lecturer | $47,580 (3) | $47,580 (3) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $106,124 (3) | $106,124 (3) | - (-) |
| Professor | $127,068 (2) | $127,068 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $64,238 (1) | $64,238 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,867 (134) | $60,314 (79) | $59,225 (55) |
| Professor | $77,240 (32) | $79,039 (21) | $73,807 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $56,311 (56) | $54,881 (34) | $58,523 (22) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,468 (33) | $55,479 (15) | $55,459 (18) |
| Instructor | $42,383 (10) | $44,020 (6) | $39,928 (4) |
| Lecturer | $47,580 (3) | $47,580 (3) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,749,651 | $1,264,378 | $1,485,273 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 303 | 173 | 130 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 282 | 165 | 117 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Golf | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Soccer | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 53 | 32 | 21 |
| Tennis | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,785 | $31,082 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $13,280 | $11,031 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 59% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 51% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 18 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 18 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 8 |
| Burglary | 10 | 8 |
Drury University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Drury University
- Reviewed on: February 21, 2012
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- I loved my time at Drury, where I majored in public relations, and made many lifelong friends through my sorority. I was really active on campus, which prepared me well for graduate school and life as a working professional. Would 100% recommend Drury to others!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
