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Drury University
- 900 N.Benton
- Springfield, MO 65802
- OPEID College Code: 00246100
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- General Phone: (417) 873-7879
- Interim President: Todd Parnell
- Website: www.drury.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 4,978

Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.drury.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 570 | 841 | 1,411 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 450 (79%) | 664 (79%) | 1,114 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 263 (58%) | 351 (53%) | 614 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 140 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 992 | 46% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 522 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 56% | 52% | 71% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,625 | $2,797 | $3,110 | $4,633 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 79 | 41 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,457 | 1,146 | 924 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,979 | $15,512 | $14,669 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,979 | $15,512 | $14,669 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,980 | $6,660 | $5,430 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,735 | $4,735 | $4,735 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,359 | $26,572 | $24,299 |
| Out of State | $28,359 | $26,572 | $24,299 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,114 | $24,647 | $23,604 |
| Out of State | $26,114 | $24,647 | $23,604 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,379 | $19,912 | $18,869 |
| Out of State | $21,379 | $19,912 | $18,869 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,978 Undergraduate: 4,509 Graduate: 469
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,699 Female: 3,279
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,587 Female: 2,922
- Graduate Gender Male: 112 Female: 357
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,127 Part-Time: 1,851
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,858 Part-Time: 1,651
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 269 Part-Time: 200
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 114 | 2% |
| American Indian | 38 | 0.8% |
| Black | 185 | 4% |
| Asian | 60 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 2% |
| White | 4,458 | 90% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 302 | 6% |
| Ages 20-21 | 949 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,074 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 868 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 556 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 422 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 560 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 210 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 18 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 443 | 402 | 41 |
| Faculty Status | 132 | 132 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 80 | 80 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 18 | - | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 139 | 132 | 7 |
| Primarily Instruction | 139 | 132 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 59 | 59 | - |
| Other Professionals | 105 | 94 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 140 | 117 | 23 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 78 | 62 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 61 | 54 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,978 (127) | $56,867 (78) | $54,562 (49) |
| Professor | $72,223 (30) | $73,593 (22) | $68,453 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $54,122 (52) | $53,923 (32) | $54,442 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,179 (33) | $46,494 (16) | $53,648 (17) |
| Instructor | $40,916 (6) | $38,700 (4) | $45,348 (2) |
| Lecturer | $37,792 (6) | $48,091 (4) | $17,194 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,589 (5) | $90,111 (4) | $97,500 (1) |
| Professor | $99,103 (4) | $99,637 (3) | $97,500 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $61,535 (1) | $61,535 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,696 (132) | $57,690 (82) | $55,067 (50) |
| Professor | $73,265 (34) | $74,545 (25) | $69,711 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $54,051 (53) | $53,814 (33) | $54,442 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,179 (33) | $46,494 (16) | $53,648 (17) |
| Instructor | $40,916 (6) | $38,700 (4) | $45,348 (2) |
| Lecturer | $37,792 (6) | $48,091 (4) | $17,194 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,416,077 | $1,149,719 | $1,266,358 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 245 | 128 | 117 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 245 | 128 | 117 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Golf | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Soccer | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Tennis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $26,967 | $28,515 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,078 | $16,564 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 68% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 45% |
| 5 Years | 60% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 9 | - |
| Liquor Related | 18 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 9 | - |
| Liquor Related | 18 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 12 |
| Burglary | 8 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 9 |
| Burglary | 1 | 7 |
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