Drake University: Review & Facts

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Drake University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,685 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1881 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Drake University.

Majors
Offered
82
Drake University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 82 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Law, Business, Management, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Drake University student retention rate is high at 83% (above Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at Drake University is good: 78%.

Student to faculty ratio at Drake University is good - 10:1. Read more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $47,600 per year. The additional fees at Drake University not covered by tuition are nearly $200; which totals $47,800 per year.

Read the details about Drake University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 8,621 applications were submitted and 5,796 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Drake University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Drake University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Drake University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Drake University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,800 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $6,300 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Drake University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Drake University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Drake University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
50311-4505, USA
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