Want to update the data for this profile?
Claim it!
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 50311-4516
United States
Des Moines, IA 50311-4516
United States
Contact
Phone: 515-271-2011
Majors & Degrees
| 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 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
|
|
| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
|
|
| Broadcast Journalism |
|
|
| 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 |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
|
|
| Computer Science |
|
|
| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
|
|
| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
|
|
| Pre-veterinary 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/liberal Studies |
|
|
| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, 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 |
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
| Voice And Opera |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,944
Applied
4,697
Accepted
2,954
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,116
Females Applied
2,864
Females Accepted
70%
Male Admissions
2,828
Males Applied
1,833
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
3.68
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Minimun high school GPA |
| Recommended |
Essay Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | October 15th | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
|
75th %
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 540 | 690 | ||
| ACT Composite | 27 | 24 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
44,188
Private
Fees
178
Full-time student fees
11,152
Room & board
6,084
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
30,942
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,378
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
18,865
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,976
Avg. Loan Aid
20,058
Avg. Grant Aid
24,256
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
2,954
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
61%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.93% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.55% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.78% |
| Asian | 4.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
| Two or more races | 3.41% |
| Other | 0.24% |
Gender
Male (41.27%)
Female (58.73%)
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 | 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
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | |
|
| 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 | |
|
| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | 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
474
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 311
Part-time - 163
Male - 223
Female - 251
Gallery
Other Schools of Interest
Drake University
×