School Summary

Drake University


General Information:

Founded in 1881, Drake University is seated on 120 acres located in Polk county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

2507 University Ave.

Des Moines, IA
50311
For more information call: 515 271-2011. This school has a website at https://www.drake.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.drake.edu/admission


Application Deadline: March
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $12,452.00 $12,452.00
Fees $686.00 $686.00
Total $13,138.00 $13,138.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.drake.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, No degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 19.61% 25.49%
600-699 62.75% 39.22%
500-599 13.73% 29.41%
400-499 3.92% 3.92%
300-399 0% 1.96%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 27.32%
24-29 54.12%
18-23 17.01%
12-17 1.55%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 37%
11-25% 33.00%
26-50% 22.00%
Under 50% 8.00%



Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,087
Female 1,615
Total 2,702


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,696
Female 2,808
Total 4,504

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 7%
Hispanic 6%
Native American 0%
White 71%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 97%
At Least 25 Years Old 3%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 41%
Out Of State 59%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 41%
Live Off Campus 59%


Drake Relays, Parent/Family Weekend, Homecoming

Student Activities Board, Drake Magazine, Dog Pound Pep Squad, Alpha Phi Omega, Residence Hall Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 40.0201                                           Astronomy
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.1302                                           Business Statistics
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 52.1304                                           Actuarial Science
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 11.0102                                           Artificial Intelligence
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 38.0103                                           Ethics
  • 45.1002                                           American Government and Politics (United States)
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0709                                           Sculpture
  • 50.0710                                           Printmaking
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 14.0102                                           Pre-Engineering
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 51.2001                                           Pharmacy
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 30.7101                                           Data Analytics, General
  • 51.2002                                           Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 50.0506                                           Acting
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.0507                                           Directing and Theatrical Production
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 50.0910                                           Jazz/Jazz Studies
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 52.0305                                           Accounting and Business/Management
  • 52.0304                                           Accounting and Finance
  • 52.1299                                           Management Information Systems and Services, Other
  • 52.0399                                           Accounting and Related Services, Other
  • 45.0299                                           Anthropology, Other
  • 26.0299                                           Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 50.0499                                           Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • 50.0599                                           Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • 45.0699                                           Economics, Other
  • 52.0799                                           Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
  • 52.0899                                           Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • 09.0499                                           Journalism, Other
  • 51.2099                                           Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
  • 09.0799                                           Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
  • 50.9999                                           Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • 22.9999                                           Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.