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Drake University

Des Moines, IA

3,015
Students
Financial aid thermometer
29,286
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
67
67%
Acceptance Rate Urban setting
Urban
Setting
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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
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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Management Science Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Rhetoric And Composition Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Pharmacy Administration And Pharmacy Policy And Regulatory Affairs Checkmark
Pre-dentistry Studies Checkmark
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History Associate Bachelors
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Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Theology And Religious Vocations Associate Bachelors
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Directing And Theatrical Production Checkmark
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,886
Applied
4,659
Accepted
3,015
Enrolled
68%
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Female Admissions

3,943
Females Applied
2,731
Females Accepted
69%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

2,943
Males Applied
1,928
Males Accepted
66%
Acceptance Rate

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 March 1st Not reported
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 628 580 680
SAT Math 620 560 680
ACT Composite 27 24 30

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

41,250
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Fees

146
Full-time student fees
10,528
Room & board
4,692
Room only
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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
Alumni

Financial Aid

29,286
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,987
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,226
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,996
Avg. Loan Aid
18,112
Avg. Grant Aid
22,489
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
28%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,015
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
65%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Black or African American 4.84%
White or Caucasian 77.03%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.03%
Asian 4.27%
Two or more races 3.25%
Other 0.34%

Gender

Male (42.16%)
Female (57.84%)

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

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

Student Services

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Student Organizations

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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 Checkmark
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Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Basketball Checkmark No Checkmark
Cheerleading No No Checkmark
Crew No No No
Cross-country Running No No Checkmark
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark No Checkmark
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark No Checkmark
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark No Checkmark
Track And Field No No Checkmark
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

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

Faculty

472
Total Faculty
Full-time - 305
Part-time - 167
Male - 223
Female - 249
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