Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,846. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,745 |
| Housing & meals | $10,486 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $3,700 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,285 |
| Total cost of attendance | $48,846 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Drury University net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Drury University has the 30th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $19,390 | 75% | $60,918 |
| 27 | Lindenwood University | $19,638 | 49% | $53,278 |
| 28 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $20,268 | 75% | $63,403 |
| 29 | Ozark Christian College | $20,580 | 64% | $41,297 |
| 30 | Drury University | $20,831 | 62% | $40,694 |
| 31 | Park University | $21,032 | 38% | $56,309 |
| 32 | Mission University | $21,383 | 44% | $38,641 |
| 33 | Southwest Baptist University | $21,677 | 55% | $43,112 |
| 34 | Washington University in St Louis | $21,786 | 94% | $86,182 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Drury University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury University | 58% | $20,831 | 62% | $40,694 | This school |
| Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | $27,650 | 58% | $37,032 | |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | $22,766 | 51% | $48,991 | |
| Ranken Technical College | — | $18,795 | 53% | $55,955 | |
| Southwest Baptist University | 68% | $21,677 | 55% | $43,112 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Drury University would cost you $6,819 less per year than Kansas City Art Institute, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Drury University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$7,805).
- Kansas City Art Institute gives aided families $1,745 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Drury University | Kansas City Art Institute | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,745 | $44,550 | −$7,805 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $800 | +$400 |
| Housing & meals | $10,486 | $12,900 | −$2,414 |
| Personal & travel | $3,700 | $2,050 | +$1,650 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,285 | −$2,890 | −$395 |
| Sticker price | $48,846 | $57,410 | −$8,564 |
| Average grants | −$28,015 | −$29,760 | +$1,745 |
| You pay | $20,831 | $27,650 | −$6,819 |
“+” means Drury University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Drury University cost questions
How much is tuition at Drury University?
Tuition and fees are $36,745 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Drury University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $48,846 a year.
What do families actually pay at Drury University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,831 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,759; $48–75k pay $17,552; $110k+ pay $24,458.
How much debt do Drury University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,000, and 8.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Drury University overview