# Drury University

Private nonprofit college in Springfield, MO. IPEDS ID 177214.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drury-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/drury-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 58% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,831 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 62%; beats 71% of MO colleges and 65% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $40,694; beats 16% of MO colleges and 14% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,759 |
| 30-48k | $15,769 |
| 48-75k | $17,552 |
| 75-110k | $20,558 |
| 110k+ | $24,458 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.38 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $40,694 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,759 | $82,164 | 15.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,769 | $69,068 | 13.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,552 | $76,878 | 14.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,558 | $90,044 | 17.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,458 | $107,126 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $48,846
- Tuition and fees: $36,745
- Housing and meals: $10,486; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–670; SAT math: 560–620; ACT: 22–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,621 applicants, 1,543 admitted, 336 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 58%, ACT 22–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 59%, ACT 23–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (57 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | not reported | $80,200 | not reported |
| Architecture | $54,723 | $70,134 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $43,374 | $52,286 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $24,127 | $50,287 | $23,094 |
| Biology | $33,699 | $49,387 | $26,688 |
| Criminal Justice | $38,014 | $47,695 | $34,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | $47,160 | not reported |
| Sociology | $35,881 | $43,676 | $33,900 |
| Psychology | $34,095 | $42,425 | $27,937 |
| History | not reported | $41,996 | $31,615 |
| Human Services | $30,564 | $39,257 | $33,492 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $31,726 | $37,713 | $26,262 |
| English | $26,057 | $35,543 | $26,215 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $33,862 | not reported | $23,250 |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $79,310 (Springfield, MO), $97,270 (MO), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $49,380 (Springfield, MO), $50,910 (MO), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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