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Drake University

Acceptance Rate 67.23 %
SAT Average 1,270
Tuition & Fees $49,944
Student Population 4,685
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $29,576

Academic Overview

Drake University Campus, Des Moines, IA
Drake University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $49,944 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,777.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,685 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 67.23% and the graduation rate is 76% last year.
The salary after graduation from Drake University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $68,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Drake's tuition & fees is $49,944. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $12,777.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$49,944
Graduate$12,777
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Drake. The acceptance rate of Drake is 67.23% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.65%. The average graduation rate is 76% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $29,576 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,685 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Drake University is 67.23 %.
Acceptance Rate
67.23%
Graduation Rate for Drake University is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate for Drake University is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for Drake University is 4,685
Student Population
4,685
Student to Faculty Ratio for Drake University is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $29,576 at Drake University.
Financial Aid Amount
$29,576

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Phone515-271-2011
WEBwww.drake.edu/
Admissionwww.drake.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.drake.edu/admission
Financial Aidwww.drake.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.drake.edu/admission/first-yearstudents/costsfinancialaid/netpricecalculator/
Athleticwww.drake.edu/info/
Disability Servicewww.drake.edu/disabilityservices/

Offered Degrees

Drake offers 95 major programs through online and on-site education where 6 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's671
Master's194
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate31
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Drake University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,758)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,256)

Veterans Benefits

Drake University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges