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Drake University

Drake University is a medium, private institution located in Des Moines, ia. Founded in 1881, Drake University offers undergraduate degrees in 73 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

2,702 undergraduates

$49,944 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Drake University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 64.1%

SAT score average 1288

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.69

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

December

353 days away Early Decision date

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January

33 days away Application deadline date

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December

353 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Drake University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

10 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies

Other

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Public Policy and Administration

Computer Science and Information Technology

Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Law

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Educational Administration and Supervision

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $49,944

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,858

Books & supplies $1,100

Other expenses $4,178

Cost of attendance* $67,080

Average financial aid package $39,526

Estimated cost $27,554 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $49,944

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,858

Books & supplies $1,100

Other expenses $4,178

Cost of attendance* $67,080

Average financial aid package $39,526

Estimated cost $27,554 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Drake University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,702, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

4,504

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

75%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Drake University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

8004437253

www.drake.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Drake University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Drake University?

Drake University is located in Des Moines, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Drake University?

The acceptance rate for Drake University is 64%.

What’s the average GPA for Drake University?

The average high school GPA for Drake University students was 3.69.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Drake University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Drake University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $268,320.

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