Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines IA 50311
(515) 271-2011
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
4,753 (3,516 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
71% / 29%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
48% / 52%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
73% / 27%
- In-State / Out-of-State
30% / 70%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$25,680
- Room & Board$7,800
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
89%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,055
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$32,318
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,786
- Students Admitted
3,319
(69%)
- Students Enrolled902
(19%)
- Average High School GPA3.67
- Students in top 10% of HS Class41%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-640
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
550-660
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Accounting and Business/Management
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Accounting and Finance
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Actuarial Science
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
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Finance, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Broadcast Journalism
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Journalism, Other
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Neuroscience
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Ethics
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology, Other
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Drawing
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Graphic Design
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Music Pedagogy
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Music, Other
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Painting
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,786
- Students Admitted
3,319
(69%)
- Students Enrolled902
(19%)
- Average High School GPA3.67
- Students in top 10% of HS Class41%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class73%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class94%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-640
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
550-660
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$25,680
- Room & Board$7,800
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid89%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,055
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$32,318
- Federal Grants14%$4,573
- Pell Grants14%$2,447
- Other Federal Grants14%$2,251
- State & Local Grants14%$3,952
- Institutional Grants98%$12,096
- Federal Loans58%$5,160
- Non-Federal Loans20%$10,464
Questions, Answers and Advice
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