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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Drury University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

59
%
Acceptance rate
3.7
Average High School GPA
1171
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Drury University?

59%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Drury accepted 59% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,593 people applied and 1,543 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
861 / 1442 (60%)
Men
666 / 1151 (58%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Drury University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Drury University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Drury University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Drury considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Drury University?

3.7
Average High School GPA
1171
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Drury University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.7. 28% of freshmen who attended Drury were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 60% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
36%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
6%

Drury is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

7%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

59%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
581
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
590
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1040
Composite Mean
1171
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Drury University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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