School Overview
Drake University is a private, selective university in Des Moines, Iowa. The school offers professional programs in law, business, and pharmacy, along with numerous graduate and undergraduate programs in various disciplines. Drake is among the country’s 25 oldest law schools.
Drake launched “Distinctly Drake” in September 2010, a $200 million campaign designed to make the University one of the top higher education institutions in the country. The campaign included substantial scholarship money to attract the best students, faculty endowments to retain the best professors, improvements to facilities, and a plan to improve overall financial strength.
General Information
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Admission Office 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311-4505 (515) 271-3181 (800) 443-7253 Fax: (515) 271-2831 [email protected] Contact: Laura Linn Director of Admission |
Main Address 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311-4505 (515) 271-2011 www.drake.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,516 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 902 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,465 Graduate enrollment: 1,237 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 69% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 86% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Curriculum/Instruction B English Language & Literature English Composition B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Neuroscience B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Ethics B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Drake University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (515) 271-2011 |
| Website: | www.drake.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.drake.edu/admission |
| Address: | 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,884 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 77% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,571 (73% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $42,840 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $42,840 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $25,929 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Drake University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Drake University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 14 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 61 | 17 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Drake University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $42,840 |
| Out-of-state | $42,840 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,818 |
| Out-of-state | $11,818 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 749 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 749 | 100% | $25,929 |
| Student loan aid | 414 | 55% | $9,995 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,868 | 95% | $23,585 |
| Federal student loans | 1,445 | 48% | $6,442 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Drake University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Drake University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,944 | 2,828 | 4,116 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 70% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 10% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Drake University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,884 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,954 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,930 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Drake University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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