More selective than 85% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 59% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Drury University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Drury University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Drury University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 670 |
| SAT math | 560 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Drury University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 58% | 570–670 | 560–620 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 540–650 | 510–660 | 23–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Drury University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Drury University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | William Jewell College | 38% | 68% | $17,562 |
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
| 11 | Missouri Baptist University | 69% | 48% | $27,006 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Drury University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Drury University admissions questions
What is the Drury University acceptance rate?
Drury University accepts 58% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,543 of 2,621 applicants were admitted.
Does Drury University require the SAT or ACT?
Drury University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 59% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Drury University?
The middle 50% of Drury University enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1290 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Drury University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (336 of 1,543).
Is Drury University getting harder to get into?
Drury University accepted 58% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Drury University overview