Drury University Review

Drury University has consistently been rated as one of the best values in midwestern universities in the united states. Current student enrollment is approximately 5,000 total with about 1,800 being full time day students. This is a university where everyone knows your nam.Friendly students, staff and professors all walk down the sidewalks, speak to you by name, smile and are super friendly. Springfield is a very friendly community with very low crime, solid mid western values and population is about 150,000 making this a comfortably sized city. Access is great to Interstate 44 and proximity is about 35 miles from famous Branson, MO. with loads of entertainment, beautiful lakes and lots of outdoor recreation. Springfield is home to Bass Pro Headquarters and produced Brad Pitt, Kathleen Turner, graduated John Goodman, who hails from St. Louis. Bob Barker is the most famous Drury Alumni and recently had Bob Barker Boulevard named in his honor on the campus. Tuition is running $18,500 per year but loads of financial aid is offered making it as affordable as the local state university. Average class size is about 14 students and socratic method is widely used. Fabulous 5 year architecture program, partnerships with highly rated medical schools (St. Louis U., UMKC and Univ. of Missouri-Columbia). Highly rated business school. Partnership program with Volos, Greece and international study highly encouraged with majority of student population participating. Alpha program required of all freshmen which offers a Global Perspective to education. Excellent programs. Lots of multi-generational attendance.