Outcomes at Drake
Graduation Rate
76.40%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at Drake University is 76.40% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. 586 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 767 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 54.67%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Drake University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Drake University. 586 students have completed. In addition, 4 students still enrolled and 177 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 767 | 690 | 77 |
| Completers | 586 (76.40%) | 520 | 66 |
| Still Enrolled | 4 (0.52%) | 4 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 177 (23.08%) | 166 | 11 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 470 students have completed in 4 years and additional 43 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 470 (68.12%) |
183 (63.32%) |
287 (71.57%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 43 (6.23%) |
28 (9.69%) |
15 (3.74%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 7 (1.01%) |
2 (0.69%) |
5 (1.25%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76.40% (586/767) | 74.84% (235/314) | 77.48% (351/453) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Asian | 75.86% (22/29) | 75.00% (6/8) | 76.19% (16/21) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57.14% (20/35) | 57.14% (8/14) | 57.14% (12/21) |
| Hispanic | 61.36% (27/44) | 57.14% (8/14) | 63.33% (19/30) |
| White | 78.71% (488/620) | 76.89% (203/264) | 80.06% (285/356) |
| Two or More Race | 75.00% (18/24) | 75.00% (3/4) | 75.00% (15/20) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |