Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies: Review & Facts

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Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit school with 745 students enrolled. This college is one of the 12 schools and colleges located in Springfield, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
27
Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Psychology, Business, Criminal Justice, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies is high at 85% (well above Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies is very low - 25%.

Student to faculty ratio at Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies is decent: 17:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low - around $7,700 per year. The additional fees at Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies not covered by tuition are approximately $300; which totals $8,000 annually.

Read the details about Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (417) 873-7373 or check Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies Website.

Opportunities and Services

ROTC
Available
No
Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies.

Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies Location and Address

Postal Address:
Drury University College of Continuing Professional Studies
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, Missouri
65802, USA
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