University
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
3,098
Students
28,868
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
68%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Drake University
Overview
Drake University is a University institution located in Des Moines, IA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting And Finance |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Radio, Television, And Digital Communication Related |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pharmacy |
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| Pharmacy Administration And Pharmacy Policy And Regulatory Affairs |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ethics |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religious/sacred Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related |
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| Drawing |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Painting |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,574
Applied
3,835
Accepted
3,098
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,162
Females Applied
2,265
Females Accepted
72%
Male Admissions
2,412
Males Applied
1,570
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.67
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 660 | |
| SAT Math | 560 | 690 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
41,250
Fees
146
Full-time student fees
10,528
Room & board
4,692
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
28,868
Avg. Financial Aid Package
29,236
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
13,986
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,573
Avg. Loan Aid
15,950
Avg. Grant Aid
20,625
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
77%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
28%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,098
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
69%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.81% |
| White or Caucasian | 77.53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 3.36% |
| Two or more races | 2.84% |
| Other | 0.77% |
Gender
Male (42.74%)
Female (57.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 70% |
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
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
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour desk attendants in residence halls
24-hour desk attendants in residence halls
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1B | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
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No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
478
Total Faculty
Full-time - 310
Part-time - 168
Male - 230
Female - 248