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#2 Best Colleges in Iowa

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa

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Overview

Enrollment

4,875
Drake University overview
Location Des Moines, Iowa
Online drake.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Drake University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Drake University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,932 prospective students applied, and 5,479 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 759 enrolled in the school.  3,697 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,178 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $45,734 plus fees of $178. Drake is ranked 139 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Drake is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Drake University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
Drake University overview
SAT 1190/1410
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.7

Applications Accepted

69.1% 
Drake University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,734
Costs for Drake University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$178
Room and Board $11,288
Budget for Other Expenses$3,825
Total One Year Cost$62,125

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$68,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

75% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Drake University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 39%
Communication 12%
Social Sciences 10%
Education 8%
Biology 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153269 IPEDS survey data for Drake University.

Current students may use the Drake University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.