Overview
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| Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Online | drake.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| 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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Drake University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#139 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#108 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#146 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1410 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.