Drury University
About
Drury University is a private liberal arts institution in Springfield, Missouri, best known for its prestigious Hammons School of Architecture as well as robust programs in business, pre-health, and education. Setting the university apart is its distinctive "Drury Fusion" curriculum, which intentionally pairs academic majors with practical, professional credentials and hands-on community projects. The campus culture fosters a close-knit, supportive community where undergraduates benefit from personalized faculty mentorship, vibrant NCAA Division II athletics, and easy access to the cultural amenities of Missouri's third-largest city.
Wikipedia:Drury University is a private university in Springfield, Missouri, United States. The university's mission statement describes itself as "church-related". It enrolls about 1,590 undergraduate and graduate students in six master's programs and 716 students in the College of Continuing Professional Studies. In 2013, the Drury Panthers men's basketball team won the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship. The Drury men's and women's Panthers have 22 NCAA Division II National Championships between them, in addition to numerous NAIA titles before moving to the NCAA.
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Drury University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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