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Drake University
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  • 4 Year
  • DES MOINES, IA

Direct Admissions

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Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

2507 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50311
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Pioneer Football League
From Drake University

Drake University is a medium sized university—which means you will benefit from the best advantages of a school that that feels both "big" and "small" at the same time. Drake offers over 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees in 7 different colleges—but you'll still have small classes and professors who know your name. Students can dive into their major from day 1—or explore their options. It is common for students to graduate with more than one degree (and on time in four years)! Over 92% of Drake students develop a resume with more than one internship and in 2020, 95.5% of graduates found a job or were accepted into graduate school (even in the midst of a global pandemic).

Drake's offers a vibrant urban campus just five minutes from downtown Des Moines, Iowa—one of the fastest growing cities in the midwest! Students enjoy access to world-class internships, 150+ student activities, Division I athletics, global travel opportunities, and a gorgeous park-like campus.

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Drake University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
March 1
Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Range
1190-1410
ACT Range
25-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$29,507 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$29,904 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 56 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 75 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 75 responses

Majors

Zimpleman College of Business

academic spotlight

At Drake, can begin business coursework in your first year, so you are exposed to the business curriculum, professors, and community leaders earlier than students elsewhere. Drake’s location in Des Moines is home to Fortune 500 companies, a range of multi-national corporations, and a growing entrepreneurial scene. so you’ll have myriad opportunities for internships and building extensive networks.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    46%
  • On Campus
    54%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,776 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
126
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 53 responses
  • Dedicated, but also likes to have fun
    47%
  • Pretty chill, into drinking, mostly studious
    28%
  • Studious, privileged
    15%
  • Over-involved and studious
    4%
  • Boring
    2%
  • Nerdy
    2%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
94%
Poll
46%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 89 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 94 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 50 responses
  • You get out of it what you put into it
    36%
  • Great oppertunites
    22%
  • Great opportunities
    22%
  • You either like it or you don't
    10%
  • EXPENSIVE!!!
    8%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 37 responses

Drake University Reviews

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