Drake University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,758
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Drake University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Drake University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Drake University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Drake University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,912

Cost of attendance at Drake University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,912

Cost of attendance at Drake University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Drake University received on average $29,904 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,904

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	20%	$4,792	$694,844
Other Federal Grant	153	21%	$7,829	$1,197,762
State Grant/Scholarships	122	17%	$5,608	$684,188
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	737	100%	$27,350	$20,157,162
Total Grant & Scholarships	737	100%	$29,904	$22,039,112

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Drake University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Drake University students is 78.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.6%.

78.2%

asian 81.0% 17 students
African American 44.4% 12 students
white 80.6% 536 students
hispanic 61.8% 21 students
International Students 74.1% 20 students
Mixed Race 76.0% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pioneer Football League
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Drake University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Drake University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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