Drake Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 63.85%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1300. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $51,960
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Drake:
- Total Enrollment: 4,345, including 546 online students
- 2,585 Undergraduate, 1,760 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.5% men, 62.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 74%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 105 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 26 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Drake Overview
Drake University (Drake) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Des Moines, IA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Drake's tuition & fees is $51,960 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,072.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,345 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Drake's acceptance rate is 63.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.80%. The median SAT score is 1300 and the ACT score is 27.
Drake ranked 2nd in Iowa Colleges rankings. Drake University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Drake University is $51,960. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,825.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $54,057 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,873.
| Undergraduate | $51,960 |
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| Graduate | $12,825 |
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| Undergraduate | $54,057 |
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| Graduate | $12,873 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Drake University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Drake
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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