Drury University, a small private university located in Springfield, Missouri, offers students a bold new academic experience – one that breaks the mold of single majors and rigid formulas most often associated with traditional education. Students receive a blend of life credentials and career credentials, allowing them to pursue their intellectual passions while giving them the tools they need to be technically proficient and career-ready.

Through this intentional combination of study in professional and non-professional areas, students will learn to be flexible, innovative and creative problem solvers. They will go beyond traditional education and thinking by blending career, calling, life, community, self and service.

Academic Programs

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Social Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Drury University has rolling admission and it is free to apply.  Please complete the steps below for admission consideration.

  1. Complete the official Drury University application for admission.
  2. Request your high school counseling office to send an official high school transcript of all work completed or in progress (at least six semesters of secondary school credit).
  3. Choose 1 of the following 3 options:
    • Request SAT and/or ACT test scores to be sent to Drury University. (We superscore!)
    • Choose to apply test optional and complete an additional 250-500 word essay (Common Application essay fulfills this requirement)
    • Schedule an Admissions Interview.
Acceptance is contingent on the submission of all final official transcripts.

Transfer

Drury has a rolling admission policy. This means applications are accepted until the beginning of each term. A few weeks are usually needed to complete the process and check how credit transfers. Please try to apply at least 60 days before the start of the semester. This includes sending all transcripts to the university.  It is free to apply.

Please complete the steps below for admission consideration.

  1. Complete the official Drury University application for admission.
  2. Submit all official college transcripts. Request all previous colleges send an official transcript to the Office of Admission.
  3. Submit your official high school transcript or GED equivalent. Request your high school send an official final copy to the Office of Admission. Note: Not required if you have completed an Associate of Arts degree.
  4. Send test scores or submit test optional essay. Note: Submitting ACT or SAT scores is optional if you have completed 30+ transferable college credit hours from a U.S. college.

Visit us

We would love to have you connect with campus! Follow this link to learn more about in-person and virtual options to experience Drury University.
 

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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

900 N BENTON AVE
Springfield, MO 65802, United States of America

Phone number

417-873-7205

Region

Midwest

Midwest