Drake University, a mid-sized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, is recognized as one of the top institutions of higher learning in the Midwest.
The University is committed to providing every student with the life-defining opportunities that drive an exceptional future: 1) personal mentorship
by professors in their field; 2) opportunities to learn through service locally and globally; 3) the flexibility to explore interests through a
tuition-free, three-week January term course; and 4) high caliber internships, research experiences, and other professional preparation. The result
is a highly-customized education that prepares graduates not just for that first, great job out of college, but for success throughout their lives.
Distinctive Facts & Features
140+ programs in six colleges and schools (Arts & Sciences, Education, Business and Public Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication, Pharmacy
and Health Sciences, and Law)
98.8% of students launch careers/start grad school within six months of graduation
Ranked in the top 2% nationally for return on investment (The Economist)
Students from 47 states and 39 countries
The annual Drake Relays draws 40,000 spectators and dozens of Olympic medalist competitors
No. 5 in the nation for academic quality (U.S. News & World Report)
Student Profile
Male: 39.2%
Female: 60.8%
In-State Students: 31%
Out-of-State Students: 69%
Number of Majors: 140
4,900 students (3,100 undergraduate, 1,800 graduate)
Most Popular Majors
Actuarial Science
Marketing
Psychology
Pre-Pharmacy
Finance
Law, Politics & Society
Data Analytics
Public Relations
Computer Science
Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Cost
Tuition: $42,840
Room & Board: $10,528
Guaranteed Percent of Tuition Increase Over Four Years: 0%
Financial Aid Data
Average Drake-Funded Grants and Scholarships (Fall 2017): $22,190
Incoming first-year students who receive scholarships: 100%
Class Size
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
Classes with 29 Students or Fewer: 60%
Faculty
Full-time Faculty with PhD/terminal Degree: 92%
Athletics and Intramural Activities
Athletic Division: NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference, Pioneer Football League
