Safety Score
5.01 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Springfield, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Drury University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,596-student campus.
- 5.01
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,584
- Rank of 3,050
- #52
- MO rank
- 1,596
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Drury University reports 5.01 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,584 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 5.01
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,584
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 8
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Drury University increased from 4 to 8 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesDrury University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Springfield, MO, enrolling approximately 1,596 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 34 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #52 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,596 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Drury University is "Burglary" with 20 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 2.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Drury University reports 149% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 63 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2584
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#52
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Drury University percentile rank 15.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2584 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Drury University reports 149% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $36,745
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $36,745
- Avg Net Price
- $20,831
- Median Debt
- $20,979
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 26%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 58%
- SAT Average
- 1218
- SAT Math Range
- 560–620
- ACT Average
- 27
- ACT Range
- 22–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 79%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,508
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,694
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 64%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDrury University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 64% (22 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
63 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 43 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Drury University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MO
Drury University
5.01 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Strayer University-Alabama
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
Atlantic University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Strayer University-Alabama
Birmingham, AL · 1,596 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Atlantic University
Guaynabo, PR · 1,600 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Saint Petersburg, FL · 1,601 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX · 1,589 enrolled
Safety Score 6.92
Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA · 1,588 enrolled
Safety Score 3.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Drury University nationally (rank #2584), regardless of size or state.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
National Rank #2583
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
National Rank #2585
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
National Rank #2582
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
National Rank #2586
St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
National Rank #2581
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drury University safe?
Drury University has a safety score of 5.01 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,584 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Drury University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Drury University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Drury University have fire safety data?
Yes. Drury University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Drury University's Safety Profile
Drury University in Springfield, MO enrolls 1,596 students and has a safety score of 5.01 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2584 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Drury University's 5.01 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Drury University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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