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Drake University

Tuition
49,944
Students
5,226
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

5,226

Graduation Rate

77%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.13%

Apply

7,741

Accepted

4,964

Attend

639

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$0

Graduate

$35

Test Scores

Sat Range

1190 - 1390

Act Range

24 - 30

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$49,944

Out-of-State

$49,944

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,144

State/Local Grants

$7,537

Institutional/Scholarships

$28,667

Graduate

In-State

$12,777

Out-of-State

$12,777

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$18,200

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,858

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Personal Expenses

$4,178

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

53

Average Assistance

$14,883

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

5

Average Assistance

$2,250

Academics

Graduation Rate77%

Student Faculty Ratio10:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Data Analytics, General
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Psychology, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • Public Administration

Student Body

Students Enrolled5,226

Undergraduate

2,944

Graduate

2,282

Full-Time

77

Part-Time

23

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No