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Drake University

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

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,794 undergraduates
cost $47,742 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.

Acceptance rate 67.2%
SAT score average 1304
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,742
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,570
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $3,150
Cost of attendance* $63,562
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $63,562 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,742
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,570
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $3,150
Cost of attendance* $63,562
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $63,562 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 2,794, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
phone N/A
address www.drake.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

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 67%.

What’s the average GPA for Drake University?

The average high school GPA for Drake University students was N/A.

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 $254,248.

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