Drury University
School info
3.7
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.2
Food
3.1
Clubs
3.7
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.5
Location
3.6
Opportunities
4.1
Safety
2.8
Social
3.8
Happiness
4.2
Basic Information
Location
- Springfield, MO
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1873; 151 years ago (1873)
- Founder: Nathan Morrison, Samuel Drury, James Harwood, Charles Harwood
Academic information
Key Area
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biomedical Research
- Architecture
- Computer Science
- Statistics and Data Analysis
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 1,590
- Undergraduates: 1,345 - 1,369
- Postgraduates: 192
Notable Alumni
- Bob Barker
- Trevor Richards
- Aven Nelson
- Jeanie Riddle
- Orland K. Armstrong
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Good reviews
Overall 4.3
It is very small and everyone knows everyone. The buildings are very old and it smells weird in some of them, sometimes. They need to get air conditioning in some of the classrooms, but I'd trade all the class/building issues for the awesome grounds, history and professors, anyday!
Overall 4.2
Have had my ups and downs at DU but in the end, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Teachers are laid back and parties are ragers. Also have the bonus of MSU a mile away and college students everywhere.
Overall 4.2
Beautiful campus located close to downtown Springfield. The professors take a real interest in their students. (I've been to dinner at a couple of my professors houses.) They strive to foster individual thinking with a global perspective. Going to Drury was the best choice I ever made.
Overall 4.2
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Overall 4.1
Good school in a bad part of town. Some buildings are pretty rundown, and the college in general is low on funds. However, the professors more than make up for it. Unlike larger schools, you actually get to know your professors and they genuinely care about your learning. Housing and food is overpriced and not great, so live off-campus if you can.
Overall 4.1
Drury feels like a home away from home. I feel like everyone is there to help you succeed.
Overall 4.1
Campus is small and absolutely beautiful! The majority of the teachers that I have had have been amazing. They seem to love it here and take a genuine interest in their students' success. Drury was the best possible choice I could have made for myself.
Overall 4.1
I love Drury. You can really follow your dreams at Drury. I wanted a school where I can be a part of the campus community. Drury trains leaders and offer a lot of unique opportunities. My major is Architecture and it is difficult and time consuming but I love it!
Overall 4.1
I'm glad I chose Drury but tuition is a little high for the size of the school. Housing is also very expensive if you don't want to live in a dorm.
Overall 4.1
Drury is a small school where eventually you recognize pretty much everyone, and get to know some people, including the professors really well. It is a wonderful place to learn and to live for four years. The campus is beautiful and you feel very supported by the "Drury Community" while you're here.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.3
I'm currently a senior and I have no pleasant words to say about this school. The inside of the building are old and falling apart, I haven't felt supported throughout my time here, the school is also very clique. In addition, many of the professors are subpar. They also have illogical rules about enrolling in courses. Not a very good college imo.
Overall 1.3
The Internet service is awful. The computers are old and slow, and the wifi is slow. Overall, I have not had a good experience here at all.
Overall 1.4
Drury doesn't have much to offer. There's barely any clubs, social life is a mess, not to mention the campus is in a bad part of time where you can here gunshots almost every night (it's even more worrying when the only thing protecting you is a crummy security team). Professors are hit and miss most of the time. Overall, pretty bad.
Overall 1.7
Not a safe school at all. Multiple break-ins and car thefts. There are not many cameras on campus. If you are not a business, architecture, or science major, then the buildings are horrible. There is either heat or AC, and once the switch is made, you just hope the weather is good. There is also flooding all the time on campus. Tuition is too high.