Drury University Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,621
- Admitted
- 1,543
- Yield
- 21.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Drury University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.4% in 2014–15 to 58.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,106 to 2,621 (+137%) over that period.
Its 58.9% rate makes Drury University more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
Drury University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,106 | 823 | 74.4% | 415 |
| 2015–16 | 1,076 | 906 | 84.2% | 362 |
| 2016–17 | 2,361 | 1,652 | 70% | 529 |
| 2017–18 | 1,987 | 1,313 | 66.1% | 456 |
| 2018–19 | 1,754 | 1,197 | 68.2% | 377 |
| 2019–20 | 1,664 | 1,072 | 64.4% | 342 |
| 2020–21 | 1,603 | 1,133 | 70.7% | 324 |
| 2021–22 | 1,949 | 1,275 | 65.4% | 320 |
| 2022–23 | 2,382 | 1,511 | 63.4% | 403 |
| 2023–24 | 2,621 | 1,543 | 58.9% | 336 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,442 | 861 | 59.7% |
| Men | 1,151 | 666 | 57.9% |
| Another gender | 28 | 16 | 57.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 510–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 59% |
How Drury University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Drury University's acceptance rate?
Drury University's acceptance rate is 58.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,543 admitted of 2,621 applicants).
Is Drury University test optional?
Drury University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Drury University?
Drury University received 2,621 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,543.
What SAT score do you need for Drury University?
Admitted students at Drury University typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Drury University getting harder to get into?
Drury University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.4% in 2014–15 to 58.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.drury.edu/.