Drury Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Drury University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Drury University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Drury University (Drury)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Drury's acceptance rate is 57.58% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,690 students applied and 1,549 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Drury is not low.

To apply to Drury, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Drury's acceptance rate is the 3rd lowest among 49 Missouri colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1200 and the ACT score is 25 at Drury. Drury's SAT score ranks 10th out of 23 Missouri colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Drury's yield rate is 21.76%, which is significantly lower by 15.03 percentage points (approximately 40.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Drury at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. Moreover, you can check only Missouri colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. This comparison helps contextualize Drury's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Drury's acceptance rate is 57.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.76%. 1,171 men and 1,475 women applied to Drury and 657 men and 876 women students were accepted.

Among them, 169 men and 168 women were enrolled in Drury. You can explore the Drury's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Drury
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,690	1,171	1,475	0	44
Admitted	1,549	657	876	0	16
Enrolled	337	169	168	0	0
Acceptance Rate	57.58%	56.11%	59.39%	-	36.36%
Yield	21.76%	25.72%	19.18%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Drury University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 23 students (7% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 195 students (58% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Drury.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,200, including 610 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 590 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 570. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 560.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 29 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at Drury. The median ACT Math score is 24 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Drury's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Drury University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,106, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Drury
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,130	1,200	1,290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	570	610	670
SAT Math	560	590	620
ACT Composite	22	25	29
ACT Math	19	24	27
ACT English	21	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Drury University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Drury. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Drury University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Drury Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Drury:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.drury.edu/admission/
Online Application: www.drury.edu/admission/apply-to-drury-university/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Drury?

Drury is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 57.58%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Drury?

Drury recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Drury is 1,200, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Drury require essays or personal statements?

Drury recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Drury admission?

Drury recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Drury does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Drury requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Drury requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Drury?

The institutional SAT code for Drury is 6169.