Drake University
tuition & fees
$49,944
graduate tuition & fees
$12,777
acceptance rate
64%
Student Population
4,685
online students
431
Number of Programs
104
Financial Aid Amount
$29,576
SAT Scores
1,280
Graduation Rate
76%
Drake University is a Private, 4 years college located in Des Moines, Iowa. Drake ranked 2nd in Iowa Colleges and 1st in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 4,685 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Drake's acceptance rate is 64.13% last year (undergraduate school).
Drake University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Drake University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505 |
| Phone | 515-271-2011 |
| WEB | www.drake.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.drake.edu/admission |
| Financial Aid | www.drake.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.drake.edu/admission/first-yearstudents/costsfinancialaid/netpricecalculator/ |
| Athletic | www.drake.edu/info/ |
| Disability Service | www.drake.edu/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Drake University is 64.13% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.87%. The application fees are $35 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64.13 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.87 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
Tuition & Fees
Drake's 2024 tuition & fees is $49,944 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.61% compared to the last year's rate ($47,742).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,777. The graduate tuition increased by 5.35% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $49,944 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,777 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 4,685 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 431 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Drake has 2,835 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,850 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,685 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,835 |
| Graduate Students | 1,850 |
| Online Enrollment | 431 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Drake offers 104 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 7 out of the 104 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Drake
| Number of programs | 104 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |