Drake University campus photo 1
Photo by: Ken Kronemeyer
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Photo by: Ken Kronemeyer
Drake University campus photo 3
Photo by: Kathryn Hamilton

Drake University

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2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Drake University is a private institution located in Des Moines, IA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,814 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Drake University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 68%, while the annual tuition including fees is $44,188 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,814
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1,110 – 1,340
ACT Range
23 – 30

Admissions

Applicants6,624
Application Fee$0
Admitted4,499
Acceptance Rate68%
Enrolled738
Enrollment Rate16%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$60,328
In-state tuition$44,188
Total cost (out-of-state)$60,328
Out-of-state tuition$44,188
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
100%
Students receiving financial aid
100%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
30%
Out-of-state
68%
International
2%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
successEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
29%
Communication & Journalism
10%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
8%
Social Sciences
7%
Visual and Performing Arts
6%
Health Professions
6%
English Language and Literature
5%
Education
4%
Psychology
4%
Legal Professions
4%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$46,800
8 years after graduation
$50,400
10 years after graduation
$58,300

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Rankings

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