Drury University's published cost of attendance is $19,698. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,698 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,745 |
| Room and Board | $9,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,132 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,566 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,759 |
| $30–48k | $11,756 |
| $48–75k | $17,552 |
| $75–110k | $12,937 |
| $110k+ | $24,458 |
Drury University's published cost of attendance is $19,698. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $9,291; middle-income families pay around $10,486; higher-income families pay approximately $13,948. Azimuth ranks Drury University #235 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Drury University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the net price illusion — sticker price matters less than what families actually pay after aid. Families should review the institution's financial aid page to understand aid eligibility, application requirements, and whether merit scholarships are available alongside need-based aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,979, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,668; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,568, median federal debt of $20,979 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Drury University earn median 4-year earnings of $47,568, placing Drury University in the 9.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,691 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Drury University in the 33.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Drury University #1236 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Drury University's concentration in Biological Sciences. Architecture is the largest program with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,134, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 29 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,387, performing at 0.9x the benchmark. Business Administration and Design and Applied Arts round out the top programs, with Business Administration enrolling 24 graduates earning $52,286 at 0.8x benchmark performance. These outcomes position Drury University as a solid choice for students pursuing careers in life sciences and related fields where regional demand remains steady.
