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How strong are the academics at Drury University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
44%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Drury has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
75
10-19
136
20-29
115
30-39
29
40-49
5

Honors Programs

Drury University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Drury's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Drury University:

76%
First-year retention rate
44%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Drury University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Architecture
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Graphic Design
Business Administration and Management, General
10.4
14.72
19.04
23.36
27.68
32

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 32
  • Architectural Technology/Technician 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Biochemistry 13
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 8
  • Neuroscience 6
  • Environmental Biology 1
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
  • Neuroscience 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Finance, General 11
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Accounting 9
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 8
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 2
  • Accounting 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
  • Journalism 3
  • Organizational Communication, General 2
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Organizational Communication, General 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 4
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
  • Educational/Instructional Technology 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
  • Writing, General 7
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • Writing, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 6
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 6
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 5
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 22
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Criminology 10
  • Economics, General 6
  • Criminology 4
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 2
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Urban Ministry 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Music, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
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