Drury University Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Drury University is a private Liberal Arts university with an enrollment of over 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students including 7% international students representing 54 countries. Offering more than 70 majors and 39 minors in undergraduate courses and 5 graduate courses, Drury University has a unique program known as Drury Fusion where the students are allowed to elect at least three credentials: one major and two certificates. With an acceptance rate of 64%, Drury University is moderately selective. All applicant needs to have competitive GPA of 2.5 minimum, TOEFL-iBT score of above 54, and strong academic recommendation letters.

The university follows a semester-based academic calendar- Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Even though, Drury University enrolls UG students on a rolling basis, there are deadlines applicable for PG candidates. International students are also required to fill out an inquiry form on the website apart from the submission of an online application, transcript, and English Proficiency scores.

COVID-19 Update
Drury University is set to develop into a test-optional university which means that scores on a few standardized tests such as the SAT would not be required for admission. They intend to commence this from the Fall academic year.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application
Application Fee (non-refundable)	UG- N/A PG- 25 USD
Acceptance Rate	64%
Average SAT Score	1180
Average ACT Score	25
Mode of Payment	Debit/ Credit card
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Financial Aid	Grants, Loans and Scholarships are available
International Admission Helpdesk	iadmissions@drury.edu

Drury University Admission Deadlines

Prospective students may apply to the undergraduate programmes through the Drury Application at any time beginning in June before their senior year, or through the Common Application beginning August 1 of the same year. Drury University admits students on a rolling basis, with admission decisions addressed within two weeks beginning September 1. though, there are no deadlines for UG programs, PG applicants are required to follow the deadlines given below. It is recommended for students to submit their applications and related documents without delay.

Semester	Full- time Program	8 weeks program
Summer	May 27	July 1
Fall	August 10	October 14
Spring	January 8	March 10

Drury University International Students Admissions

Drury University is currently home to more than 220 students from around the world. In order to be able to achieve admission, students are required to follow a few guidelines and to meet the admission deadlines. More so, international students have to fulfill some additional forms required at the time of admission. to be filled for the completion of the application process.

Application Portal: Online application portal, Common Application, International Student Application
Admission requirements:

An online application
All official transcripts
English Language Proficiency test scores
An essay on the topic displayed on the official website
Verification of application of financial support
Passport copy got identification and verification
A personal essay
Additional certificates
Financial documents

English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students

International Students are required to submit their English language proficiency test scores for the application to be considered and processed. A student can appear in any of the tests given below. Delay in submission of these scores will not be entertained by the university.

Test	Minimum Eligibility for UG	Minimum Eligibility for PG
TOEFL iBT	54- 70	80
IELTS	5.5	6.5
Duolingo	90	-

Visa Process For International Students

In order to study abroad, international students must have obtain F-1 student visa. To obtain this visa, the students must first be admitted to a U.S. university as full-time students. Once admitted and accepted, the student will be issued a Form I-20 along with the government Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status. The students will then have to present the below documents as well as the letter of acceptance from the university and the verification of financial support at the U.S. Embassy of the students’ native country. Further, an interview will be scheduled at the U.S. Embassy. The documents to be submitted for application of F-1 visa includes:

Passport
Visa interview appointment letter
DS 160 confirmation slip
Passport size photograph
Academic Transcripts (10th and 12th)
Proof of English Proficiency Test Scores
Financial support documents: Loan Approval Letter or Scholarship, etc
Health Insurance

Drury University Undergraduate Admissions

Drury University offers a diverse selection of undergraduate certifications and courses. This University offers opportunities for undergraduate students in 10 principal disciplines such as Architecture, Business, Mathematics, and Computer Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences etc.

Application: Online application
Application Fee: N/A
Admission Requirements:

Online application
All official transcripts
Proof of Residency
Minimum GPA 3.0
English Proficiency Test Score

Drury University Graduate Admissions

Drury University offers 5 graduate programs, namely- Master in Business Administration, Master of Arts in Communication, Master in Public Service and Safety Leadership, Master in Integrative Leadership, and Master in Education along with few Certificate Programmes like Business Ventures Leadership, Cybersecurity Leadership, Public Service Leadership, and Instruction Technology Leadership etc.

Application Portal: University Portal
Application Fee: 25 USD
Admission Requirements:

Complete an online application form. It is to be noted that the application fee is waived off for all military personnel
Official transcripts
English proficiency scores
GMAT or GRE scores (If required)
Any additional certificates or titles obtained must be submitted
Successful completion of the recommendation request form available on the official website of the university along with the names of two academic or professional references.
Personal Statement
Health insurance
Financial support documents

Some Popular Graduate Programs Offered By Drury University and their requirements:

Requirements	International MBA	MA in Communications	MA in Cyber Security Leadership	MA IN Education	MA In Data Leadership
Application fee	25 USD	25 USD	25 USD	25 USD	25 USD
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Preferred
GMAT/GRE	GMAT 450	Not required	GMAT 450	Not required	Not required
Essay	Required	Required	Required	Required	Preferred
GPA	3.0	3.0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Work Experience	Preferred	N/A	N/APreferred		Preferred
Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letter of Recommendation	2 letters	2 letters	2 letters	2 letters	2 letters
Admission Interview	Invitation only	Invitation only	Invitation only	Invitation only	Invitation only

Graduate candidates are required to submit their recommendations to www.drury.edu/graduate/recommendation.

The evaluation of the test scores and the validity of the various submitted documents may take up to a month. Hence, it is highly recommended to submit all the mentioned credentials and certificates well ahead of the commencement of the course, suggestively about 3 months prior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How do I get my transcripts from Drury University?

Ans. It should be noted that this is in regard to already enrolled students. The following are the steps to be followed:

Step 1: Visit MyDrury on the official Drury University website.
Step 2: Log in with your username and password
Step 3: Go to the Students Tab
Step 4: Click on unofficial Transcript

Ques. Does Drury University accept A+?

Ans. A 3.25 GPA would have to be maintained every semester for the A+ students to be admissible as an early admission.

Ques. Does Drury University offer courses in the field of Science?

Ans. Yes. Although, Drury University is a liberal arts university it does provide science-related courses such as Mathematics and Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health Science, Medical Technology, Cybersecurity Leadership, and more.

Ques. How to apply for admission?

Ans. For getting admission to the university the aspirant is required to fill the application or Apply Online. He/ she is also required to submit high school transcripts, ACT and/or SAT scores, counselor recommendation form, and essay. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to review the application.

Ques. Is there any foreign language required at the time of admission?

Ans. Drury University does not require any foreign language for admission to the university but recommends 2 courses be taken in high school. The university offers Spanish, Greek, and French.

Studying in the USA is one of the best places in the world to study. Their admissions are monitored closely and strictly and therefore, it is advised to be prompt with the admission procedures and the various documents to be submitted. It is also recommended to take up English Proficiency Tests in junior year or two years prior to the submission of application as there would be more chances of attaining a higher score in case of securing a lower score on the initial tests.