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Summary
Drury University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,618, its setting is city, and the campus size is 80 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Drury University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 11. Its tuition and fees are $21,575 (2012-13).
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Founded in 1873, Drury University is a private institution with a long-standing tradition of liberal arts education, professional and personal development, and service to the Ozarks region. Engaged learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and commitment to personal wellness and sustainability help Drury's students' undergraduate, graduate, online or adult professionals connect to success. A member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, Drury offers 17 NCAA Division II sports for nearly 300 student athletes. Since joining the nation's premiere NCAA-II conference in 2005, the Drury Panthers have achieved a total of 17 GLVC team championships. Drury University 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. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1873 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $65,903,794 |
Applying
When applying to Drury University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Drury University is $25. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 73.0% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Drury University is 12:1, and the school has 61.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Drury University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82.8 percent.
Student Life
Drury University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,618, with a gender distribution of 46.0 percent male students and 54.0 percent female students. At this school, 79.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 21.0 percent of students live off campus. Drury University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,088 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Drury University offers a number of student services including placement service and health service. Drury University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Drury University, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Drury University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Drury University, 95.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,990.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $21,575 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,780 (2012-13) |
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