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Drury University

Springfield, Missouri · Private

66%acceptance rate
1106–1250SAT middle 50%
22–28ACT middle 50%
$22,194average net price

Drury University admitted 66% of 2,409 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1106–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 66% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Drury University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
October 15, 2026
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Drury University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Drury University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Drury University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Essay

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.59 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.017%
  • 3.75–3.9925%
  • 3.50–3.7422%
  • 3.25–3.4917%
  • 3.00–3.2412%
  • 2.50–2.997%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $50,621 a year. After grants, students paid $22,194 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$17,073
  • $30–48k$17,104
  • $48–75k$19,602
  • $75–110k$23,003
  • $110k+$25,628

Quick answers

What is Drury University’s acceptance rate?

Drury University admitted 66% of applicants: 1,584 of 2,409 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Drury University’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due October 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Drury University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1106 to 1250, with a median around 1160. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Drury University’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27.

Does Drury University have supplemental essays?

No. Drury University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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