What Drury University does

Drury University is a private, independent, church-related university founded in 1873 and headquartered at 900 North Benton Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. The institution operates across three academic pathways: Drury Fusion (traditional residential undergraduate day school with over 70 majors, minors, and certificates), Drury GO (evening and online programs for adult learners priced at $342 per credit hour), and the College of Graduate Studies (master's degrees and certificates across business, education, health administration, public service, and physician assistant studies). A dual credit program extends college-level coursework to approximately 120 Missouri high schools, with online courses priced at $90 per credit hour and seated courses at $70 per credit hour.

The university's core technology stack consists of the Canvas learning management system for online course delivery, the DualEnroll platform for dual credit registration, and the Compass Center providing in-person mentorship, tutoring, and career planning. Regional campuses at Fort Leonard Wood, Monett, and St. Robert extend physical delivery into military and Ozarks communities. Revenue is generated primarily through per-credit-hour tuition across multiple segments (undergraduate residential, adult learner, graduate, military, dual credit) supplemented by auxiliary revenue from housing and residential operations—which account for approximately 20% of operating revenue—and external fundraising, including the O'Reilly-Wooten Challenge providing up to $1.8 million in matching funds.

Drury competes in NCAA Division II athletics through the Great Lakes Valley Conference, having recently won its third GLVC Commissioner's Cup with 83.5 points. The Class of 2026 produced 443 graduates. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees, operates as a nonprofit, and has no parent company, venture capital, or private equity ownership. Distribution is multi-channel: traditional campus visits and rolling admission for undergraduates, online and virtual synchronous delivery for Drury GO and graduate programs, and high school partnerships for dual credit.

Name

Drury University

Legal name

Drury University

Website

https://drury.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Drury University is a private nonprofit institution founded in 1873 in Springfield, Missouri, delivering traditional undergraduate, adult learner, graduate, military, and dual credit education across 230 academic programs via residential, online, and regional campus channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Online adult education
• Graduate degree programs
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Day School Tuition: Traditional undergraduate programs with merit-based scholarships upon admission, activity-based grants, and financial aid awards. Pricing not publicly disclosed on website.
2. Drury GO (Evening & Online Programs): Adult education programs charged at $342 per credit hour for most programs, with $325-$330 for some pathways. Summer sessions available at competitive pricing.
3. Dual Credit Programs: High school dual enrollment courses priced at $90/credit hour for online and $70/credit hour for seated courses taught at partner high schools. Serves approximately 120 Missouri high schools.
4. Military Student Programs: Specialized pricing for military-affiliated students at $250 per credit hour for active duty and dependents using education benefits. Includes tuition assistance navigation and Yellow Ribbon Program participation.
5. Campus Housing Operations: Residential programs including three residence halls, six apartment communities, and 10 university-owned houses. Operations account for approximately 20% of university operating revenue.
6. Graduate Studies Tuition: Master's degrees and graduate certificates in professional fields including MBA, M.Ed., MHA, MSN equivalent, and various graduate certificates.
7. Grants and Fundraising: External grant funding including $16,500 from Missouri Solid Waste Management District for sustainability initiatives. Major gift campaigns including O'R eilly-Wooten Challenge providing up to $1.8 million in matching funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Drury University is an independent, church-related private university offering higher education through three primary pathways: a traditional residential undergraduate day school with 70+ majors/minors/certificates (Drury Fusion), evening and online programs for adult learners (Drury GO), and the College of Graduate Studies with master's degrees and certificates. The institution supplements these pathways with a Dual Credit Program for Missouri high school students and a Law Enforcement Academy, supported by the Canvas LMS and the Compass Center for student achievement.

Product overview

Drury University offers a three-pathway educational portfolio: Drury Fusion (traditional undergraduate day school with residential campus experience), Drury GO (evening and online flexible programs for adult learners), and the College of Graduate Studies (professional master's and certificate programs). The institution also provides a Dual Credit Program for high school students and operates a Law Enforcement Academy. All programs are supported by the Canvas learning management system and the Compass Center for student support services. The university emphasizes 'Fusion' — a curriculum model where students combine professional credentials with life aspirations, completing at least three experiential projects (service learning, internship, studying abroad) alongside their academic majors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drury Fusion: Undergraduate day school program combining professional and life credentials.
• Drury GO
• College of Graduate Studies (LEAD)

Products and services

• Drury Fusion (Undergraduate Day School) Traditional residential undergraduate daytime program on the Springfield campus offering over 70 majors, minors, and certificates. Students complete three Fusion projects (service learning, internship, study abroad) and receive mentorship through the Compass Center. Targeted at recent high school graduates seeking a four-year residential degree.
• Drury GO (Greater Opportunities) Evening and online flexible degree pathways for adult learners with seated, online, or virtual synchronous learning options. Includes associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs across business, education, health, and public service disciplines. Priced at $342 per credit hour (with some programs at $325-$330).
• College of Graduate Studies Master's degrees and graduate certificates for working professionals. Programs include Athletic & Sports Administration (M.S.), Business Administration (MBA), Communication (M.A.), Education (M.Ed.), Health Administration (M.H.A.), Integrative Leadership (M.I.L.E.), Nonprofit & Civic Leadership (M.N.C.L.), Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.), and Public Service & Safety Leadership.
• Dual Credit Program Program allowing high school students to earn college credit through online ($90/credit hour) or seated courses ($70/credit hour) taught at their high schools. Serves approximately 120 high schools across Missouri with 25+ online course offerings.
• Law Enforcement Academy Class A certification program for peace officers offered as a 750-hour basic training academy. Part of the Public Service & Safety pathway within Drury GO, designed for law enforcement career preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third GLVC Commissioner's Cup win (83.5 points, 2 points ahead of McKendree)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Three-year partnership (beginning 2026) to host GLVC Men's and Women's Soccer Tournaments at Lake Country Soccer Complex in Springfield. Four teams from each bracket will compete in semifinal and championship rounds. Drury serves as host institution alongside Springfield Sports Commission.
• Springfield Sports CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Collaborative partnership with Drury University and GLVC to host men's and women's soccer tournaments. Jointly manages event logistics at Lake Country Soccer Complex featuring turf field installed in 2025 with soccer-specific lines, dressing rooms, spectator seating, and ample parking.
• Missouri Solid Waste Management District OsupportingOthers · 28 April 2026Awarded $16,500 grant to Drury University effective May 1, 2026 for Organic Waste Reduction & Education Initiative. Program diverts food scraps from dining services and converts campus wood waste into compost through new wood chipper system, supporting campus landscaping and student gardens.
• First StudentstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025First Student, the largest school transportation company in North America, donated a school bus to Eden Village for 3D-printed tiny home construction. Drury University architecture students will redesign the bus into a mobile unit for transporting 3D printer components and serving as construction office.
• Eden VillagestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Nonprofit building tiny home communities for chronically homeless individuals. Drury students from the nationally recognized Design-Build Program will convert donated First Student bus into mobile construction hub. Project targets deployment in March-April 2026 for third Eden Village community in Springfield.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Greenville University: Faith-affiliated (Methodist) private university in Illinois offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Comparable in religious affiliation, small private institution scale, and multi-modal enrollment.
• Taylor University: Faith-affiliated (interdenominational) Christian liberal arts university in Upland, Indiana. Comparable in evangelical Christian identity, residential liberal arts model, and small private institution character.
• Benedictine College: Faith-affiliated (Catholic) liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas with similar Catholic liberal arts positioning and NCAA Division II athletics.

Direct peers

• William Jewell College: Private liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri with church-related heritage. Comparable in faith heritage, Missouri regional footprint, and emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts.
• Culver-Stockton College: Private, faith-affiliated (Presbyterian) liberal arts college in Canton, Missouri. Comparable in religious affiliation, small private college scale, and Midwest location.
• Evangel University: Faith-affiliated private university also located in Springfield, Missouri, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Highly comparable in geographic footprint, religious affiliation, and small private university economics.
• College of the Ozarks: Faith-affiliated private liberal arts college in Missouri with work-study model. Comparable in religious affiliation, regional Missouri location, and liberal arts identity.
• Lindenwood University: Private university in St. Charles, Missouri offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with strong athletics. Comparable in Missouri presence, multi-modal enrollment, and NCAA Division II athletics.
• Southwest Baptist University: Private, faith-affiliated (Southern Baptist) university in Missouri offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Closely comparable in religious affiliation, regional Missouri footprint, and small private institution scale.

Broad incumbents

• Missouri State University: Large public university system headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, with broad undergraduate, graduate, and online offerings. Competes head-to-head for traditional and adult learners in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/druryuniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DruryUniversityMO
• Facebookfacebook.com/DruryUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/drury-university-18693
• Instagraminstagram.com/DruryUniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@druryuniversity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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