Founded in 1873, Drury University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Springfield (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Missouri. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ava, Cabool, Ft. Leonard Wood, Lebanon, Licking, Monett, Rolla, St. Robert & West Plains. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Drury University (DU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Drury University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 149 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.