ROTC at Drury University
Springfield, MO · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Drury University students join Army ROTC at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Cross-town & partner options
Drury University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Drury University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.2 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.5 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,130–1,290 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $36,745 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,745 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 62% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Drury University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Drury University has 1,383 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Drury University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Drury University: FAQ
Does Drury University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Drury University students join Army ROTC at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Which ROTC branches can Drury University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 97 mi).
Is ROTC at Drury University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Drury University and train with the unit at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Drury University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
drury.edu
- Admissions
drury.edu
- Apply
drury.edu
- Financial aid
drury.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Springfield, MO 65802-3791
IPEDS UNITID: 177214
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