Overview

Drake University is a University institution located in Des Moines, IA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA  50311
United States

Contact Phone: 515-271-2011

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Accounting And Finance
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Artificial Intelligence
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Administration And Pharmacy Policy And Regulatory Affairs
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Analytics, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethics
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
Anthropology, General
Anthropology, Other
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Economics, Other
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Drawing
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual And Performing Arts, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,579

Applied

4,964

Accepted

2,702

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,026

Females Applied

2,872

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,553

Males Applied

2,092

Males Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.67

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	October 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	October 15th	Yes
Transfer	August 1st	October 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		610	690
SAT Math		580	700
ACT Composite		24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

51,444

Private

Fees

686

Full-time student fees

12,452

Room & board

6,794

Room only

Financial Aid

37,420

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,523

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,455

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,070

Avg. Loan Aid

26,946

Avg. Grant Aid

30,304

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

32%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,702

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.79%
Black or African American	6.55%
White or Caucasian	71.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	5.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	5.47%
Other	0.3%

Gender

Male (40.23%)

Female (59.77%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	41%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Drake Relays, Parent/Family Weekend and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, Drake Magazine, Dog Pound Pep Squad, Alpha Phi Omega and Residence Hall Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

454

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 303

Part-time - 151

Male - 218

Female - 236