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How to Get Into Drury University

Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Drury University Admissions Statistics

58%
Acceptance Rate
570-670
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
560-620
SAT Math (mid 50%)
22-29
ACT (mid 50%)
1,383
Undergrads
62%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Drury University

The bar here is clear

Drury University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1130-1290 combined SAT or 22-29 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Drury University offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Drury University fits.

Drury University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) October 15, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Drury University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $48,846
Tuition & fees $36,745
Room & board (on campus) $12,272
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $20,831

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $18,759
$30-48k $15,769
$48-75k $17,552
$75-110k $20,558
$110k+ $24,458
26%
Students receiving Pell Grants
50%
Students taking federal loans
79%
Freshman retention rate
14:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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