Drury University (DU) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Drury University is a private university situated on an area of 88 acres in Springfield, Missouri. The university was established in 1873 by the Congressional home missionaries to cater to the need of a strong liberal arts college in the area. Springfield was selected as the location for setting up the college, and the first classes were conducted in 1873 from a single building on a campus spread over an area of less than one and a half acres. Gradually, more buildings were built and the campus expanded. In the year 2000, Drury College a full-fledged University.

The university is comprised of Drury College and the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS). In 2009, Drury was ranked at number 11 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Regional Universities (Midwest) for 2009. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

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Information Summary

Ranks 8th in Missouri and 291st overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	90.6
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$40,951
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	29 / 1280
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	15 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	83% / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	1,730

Academics

Drury offers the Global Perspectives program, which is designed for providing a context for the academic major that enhances the student’s success rate in graduate schools and professions. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs and maintains a low student to faculty ratio.

Undergraduate Degrees

The undergraduate degree programs offered by Drury include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Therapy, Associate of Science, Bachelor of General Studies, and Bachelor of Science degrees. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts program can specialize in areas such as Advertising and Public Relations, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Design Arts, Fine Arts, Environmental Science, History, and Mathematics. The majors offered within the Bachelor of Business Administration program include Accounting, Economics, Computer Information Systems, Marketing, and Finance.

Graduate Programs

The university offers graduate degree programs such as Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Music Therapy, and Master of Science. Different areas of specialization available for graduate studies include Communication, Architecture, Teaching, Business Administration, Human Services, Instructional Technology, Special Reading, and Criminal Justice.

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Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

To seek admission to Drury, students need to submit the application form along with their high school transcripts. Students are also required to submit a reference form filled out by their high school counselors or principals. They are required to share their ACT / SAT scores at the time of admission as well. Students also need to complete and submit the required essay as specified on the application form.

Selection of candidates is typically based on the academic courses taken, grades, test scores, and recommendations. The high school curriculum recommended for the students includes English (4 units), mathematics (4 units), social studies (3 units), natural sciences (3 units), and foreign language (2 units).

International Applicants

International Applicants are recommended to apply as early as practical, and they’re required to submit the appropriate application form and an essay on a specified topic on the application. Prospective international students are also required to submit official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutes and letters of recommendation. A certificate of finances to demonstrate availability of funds to finance their education and living expenses for a year is also a requirement of international applicants. Applicants demonstrate their English proficiency by submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Financial Aid

Drury provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. Available programs include: grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and student loans.

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

The university offers various types of need-based financial assistance to students. The need-based grants options include the Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National SMART and TEACH grants, and Access Missouri State Grant. Students may be eligible for various loan options, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Direct loans, Perkins Loans, and Parent PLUS Loans. Students can also apply for numerous on-campus jobs, both regular and work-study positions. Merit-based awards available include the Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Bright Flight Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, and Church Scholarship.

FAFSA

To apply for financial aid from Drury, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. Check with the Financial Aid Office to learn more, particularly regarding the important deadlines.

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Students

Student Organizations and Services Available

Drury University believes that learning occurs both within and without the classroom and provides numerous opportunities for students to explore their potential. The student government is comprised of senators from each class and is responsible for governing student affairs and promoting various extracurricular activities on campus. The weekly student newspaper is known as The Mirror.

The Career Planning and Development Center provides services such as valuable career advice, interest and personality assessment, online job posting, on-campus interviewing, and resume assistance. It also organizes job fairs and career development workshops for the students. The Counseling Center offers personal and academic counseling for the students to address their concerns. The Leadership and Volunteer Development Center encourages students to take up volunteer opportunities and contribute toward short-term service projects.

On-Campus Housing and Facilities

Drury offers numerous housing options for students in the form of residence halls, apartment-style housing, fraternity houses, and living-learning communities. There are three residence halls—Sunderland, Smith, and Wallace—that offer suite-style living arrangements. Apartment-style housing options are available at College Park, Jefferson Park, Manley Hall, Honors House, and Division Street Apartments.

Dining options are available for the students at FSC Commons and the Campus eXchange. The menu at FSC Commons includes made-to-order deli, fast food items, and main plate comfort foods. The Campus eXchange offers Grab n’ Go menu items and pre-packaged food items, such as entree salads and super sandwiches.

The university bookstore, located in the Findlay Student Center, stocks new and used text books, office supplies, art and architecture supplies, sportswear, greeting cards, and gift items.

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Athletics

Drury is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. There are 17 intercollegiate sports teams. The men’s teams include soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, golf, cross-country, basketball, and baseball. The women’s sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

Sports facilities are available on campus at the Curry Sports Complex, which features the Harrison Stadium for the soccer teams and Tindle facility for the baseball and softball teams.

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