Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
#185 National Colleges
67.64%
Admission Rate
Not Very Selective
2,902 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, highly residential
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Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States.
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Location
City
Des Moines, Iowa
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 31.5% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 10.8% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 7.1% |
| Social Sciences | 6.3% |
| Education | 6.2% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 5.5% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 5.3% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 5.3% |
| Psychology | 4.4% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 4.2% |
| Legal Professions And Studies | 3.6% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 2.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 2.5% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.6% |
| History | 1.1% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 0.9% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.7% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.4% |
Cost
Tuition
$42,840.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
47.93%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$29,432.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1285
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 690 | 615 | 540 |
| Verbal | 680 | 620 | 560 |
ACT Scores
28
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 29 | 26 | 23 |
| English | 32 | 28 | 23 |
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