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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
Des Moines, IA 50311-4516
United States
Contact
Phone: 515-271-2011
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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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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| Accounting And Related Services, Other |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business Statistics |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Finance And Financial Management Services, Other |
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| Finance, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems And Services, Other |
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| Management Information Systems, General |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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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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| Journalism, Other |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Artificial Intelligence |
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| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Writing, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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| Pharmacy |
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| Pharmacy Administration And Pharmacy Policy And Regulatory Affairs |
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| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Professions And Studies, Other |
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| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Data Analytics, General |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ethics |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Anthropology, Other |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| Economics, General |
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| Economics, Other |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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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 History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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| Drawing |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music, General |
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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
6,624
Applied
4,499
Accepted
2,848
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,824
Females Applied
2,704
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
2,800
Males Applied
1,795
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
3.68
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Minimun high school GPA |
| Recommended |
Essay Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | October 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 560 | 660 | ||
| SAT Math | 550 | 680 | ||
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
45,734
Private
Fees
178
Full-time student fees
11,288
Room & board
6,160
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 |
Financial Aid
32,198
Avg. Financial Aid Package
34,350
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,966
Avg. Loan Aid
22,186
Avg. Grant Aid
25,399
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
79%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
31%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,848
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
66%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.57% |
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| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| White or Caucasian | 74.38% |
| Asian | 5.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 3.87% |
| Other | 0.14% |
Gender
Male (41.12%)
Female (58.88%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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
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 |
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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 |
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| 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 | |
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
460
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 300
Part-time - 160
Male - 209
Female - 251
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