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Summary
Drury University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,631, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 80 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Drury University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 10. Its tuition and fees are $21,043 (2011-12).
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The heart of Drury's unique education is the close interaction among students and faculty. Professors mentor students from their first days on campus during Orientation, through the first year and beyond. Drury's four-year integrated core curriculum, Global Perspectives 21, puts learning in and out of class in the context of today's global economy and cultures. It also provides a solid foundation for explorations in many areas, including majors, minors and programs in more than 50 fields. Outside the classroom, 75% of students complete a professional internship. Fifty-one percent of students complete a study abroad program; one option is the Drury Center in Volos, Greece. Visit www.drury.edu for more. With diverse experiences and top-notch, caring teachers, a Drury education will change your life. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1873 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $54,989,129 |
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 68.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 68% |
| 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 66.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Drury University include: Psychology, General; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82.5 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 55% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Drury University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,631, with a gender distribution of 46.3 percent male students and 53.7 percent female students. 55.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 45.0 percent of students live off campus. Drury University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,168 |
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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% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Drury University, 94.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,885.
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 | $21,043 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,466 (2011-12) - Medium |
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