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Drury University Admission Requirements

Springfield, Missouri

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Chances of getting into Drury University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
65%
Admission Difficulty for Drury University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Drury University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Drury University is 65%.  It ranks #17 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. Drury University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,275 out of 1,949 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 42 percent on standardized admission tests. Drury University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.79. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Drury University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 11% of students submitted SAT scores and 61% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Drury University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1050-1270
Applicants Submitting SAT 
11%
SAT Scores for Drury University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1050
SAT Scores for Drury University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1270
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Drury University?

Drury University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Drury University score in the top 51 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1050-1270.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Drury University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >78%
1160 to 1270 Avg + 65%-78%
1050 to 1160 Avg - 49%-65%
940 to 1050 Reach 34%-49%
Less than 940 Low <34%
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Drury University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
61%
ACT Scores for Drury University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for Drury University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Drury University?

Drury University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Drury University regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Drury University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >79%
26 to 30 Avg + 65%-79%
23 to 26 Avg - 52%-65%
20 to 23 Reach 38%-52%
Less than 20 Low <38%
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Drury University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.79
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Drury University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Drury University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Drury University was 3.79 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Drury University accepts 65% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Drury University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 35.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 10.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

61% of Drury University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Drury University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 61%
Top 50% of class 89%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Drury University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,154 795 1,949
Accepted 757 518 1,275
Acceptance Rate 66% 65% 65%
Enrolled 193 127 320
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 25% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Drury University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Drury University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Drury University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Drury University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177214 IPEDS survey data for Drury University.

FAQs

Does Drury University prefer SAT or ACT?

11% of students submit their SAT scores to Drury University. 61% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Drury University?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to Drury University. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Drury University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1270. 11% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Drury University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 30. 61% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.