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.
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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SAT | 1190/1410 |
ACT | 25/31 |
GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Due | - |
Applicant Competition | Low |
Application Fee | $0 |
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 |
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.