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Location & Contact
Address
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Contact
Ms. Laura Linn
Director of Admission
Email: admission@drake.edu
Phone: 515-271-3181
Fax: 515-271-2831
Director of Admission
Email: admission@drake.edu
Phone: 515-271-3181
Fax: 515-271-2831
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,514
Applied
4,356
Accepted
3,338
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,807
Females Applied
2,616
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
2,707
Males Applied
1,740
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.71
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | March 1st | Not reported | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
| 75th %
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
35,060
Private
Fees
146
Full-time student fees
9,850
Room & board
5,300
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
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 |
Student Body
3,338
Total Undergrad students
8%
International Students
72%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 3.83% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 3.68% |
White or Caucasian | 78.52% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
Asian | 3.36% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
Two or more races | 2.01% |
Other | 0.9% |
Gender
Male (43.56%)
Female (56.44%)
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

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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 | ||
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
456
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 289
Part-time - 167
Male - 231
Female - 225
Drake University (International Students)