School Information

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Total Enrollment 5,653
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Drake University

http://www.drake.edu
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505
(515) 271-2011

Drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Drake University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 93.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,526), and 55% receive loans ($7,575 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,800.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Drake University is $23,091 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,829 people applied to Drake University. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (71.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (24.0% male and 24.0% female)

Of the 3,548 undergraduate students at Drake University, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 50.0% of the 2,105 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     30.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     89.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     76.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 515-271-3871
Admissions Office Email admission@drake.edu
Admissions Office Address 2507 University Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Admissions Website http://www.drake.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.drake.edu/admission/ugrad/admission/process.php
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Drake University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Drake University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 60
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 36
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 270 138
Accounting 25 27
Accounting and Business/Management 3
Accounting and Finance 1
Accounting and Related Services, Other 36
Actuarial Science 41
Business Administration and Management, General 90
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 9
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 6
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 21
Finance, General 35
International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
Management Information Systems, General 8
Management Science, General 39
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 60
Communication, journalism, and related programs 104 14
Advertising 20
Broadcast Journalism 14
Journalism, Other 38
Mass Communication/Media Studies 14
Public Relations/Image Management 27
Radio and Television 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 4
Computer Science 4
Education 29 67 231 4
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 23
Curriculum and Instruction 67
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 6
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 29 6 4
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 52
Elementary Education and Teaching 26 6
Music Teacher Education 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 28 37
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 31
English language and literature/letters 48
Creative Writing 14
English Composition 4
English Language and Literature, General 28
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4 6 136
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 136
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 4
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 4
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 2
History 9
History, General 9
Legal professions and studies 22 135
Law (LLB, JD) 135
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 22
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Neuroscience 9
Natural resources and conservation 16
Environmental Science 11
Environmental Studies 5
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 10
Astronomy 1
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 6
Psychology 28
Psychology, General 28
Public administration and social service professions 104
Public Administration 104
Social sciences 68
Anthropology, Other 2
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
Economics, General 6
International Relations and Affairs 20
Political Science and Government, General 33
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 65
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
Design and Applied Arts, Other 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
Graphic Design 26
Music Performance, General 4
Music, General 3
Music, Other 5
Sculpture 2
Voice and Opera 3
 
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