Description

Drury University (DU) has been recognized for being one of the best liberal arts schools in the Midwest.

DU has been preparing students for future careers while giving them a well-rounded education for over 100 years. Every student at the school graduates with a minor in Global Studies in addition to their declared major.

The university has an impressive offering of undergraduate and pre-professional programs:

  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Criminology
  • Engineering Dual Degree
  • International Political Studies
  • Music Therapy
  • Nursing/Biology Dual Degree
  • Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
  • Pre-Optometry

It also awards graduate degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Studio Art and Theory, and more. Special programs include: Exercise Physiology, Sports Management and Visual Communication.

There are so many ways for students to gain new experiences through college life at DU. They can make new friends living on campus, attending a concert at the O’Reilly Family Event Center, checking out an exhibit at the Pool Art Center Gallery, or joining a club or organization. There are quite a few fraternities and sororities on campus as well.

Additionally, ambitious students have the option of participating in the honors program at DU, as well as traveling to other parts of the world through the school’s short-term and long-term study abroad opportunities.

DU considers many factors when accepting applicants for admissions, including class rank, GPA and standardized test scores to name a few. Financial aid is available to help bring down the cost of tuition for those who qualify.

Quick Facts about Drury University

Location

Midwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Panthers

Website

www.drury.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$20,500

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,500

Retention Rate

83%

Enrollment

5,164

Year Established

1873

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

50% of students gave Drury University 5 stars overall.

5 star
  1 review
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Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I think overall the school is great, the admissions personal are very helpful. The academics are very interesting with the professors being very willing to help you if you need extra help with your classes and homework. Drury also offers tutors for those having trouble with some classes. I have had a very rewarding experience at Drury..Would highly recommend it as a college to attend.

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

The campus staff and counselors are very helpful and always there to help. A quick response gave me a good impression that they are there to help their students in every way that they can. Buildings are easy to find.

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,627
Freshman Class
406
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,164

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
90%
Graduate
10%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
91%
Latino
2%
Other
3%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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