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Drake University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Drake University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
63.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹48,96,675Out-of-state
Students
2,543Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It offers over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, education, law, and pharmacy. Drake University Law School was founded in 1865, which makes it one of the 25 oldest law schools in the United States.

Admissions planning estimate

63.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 28.9%–98.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 64.13%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 64.1% (4,964/7,741; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

64 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,873
Offered a place 6,304
Enrolled 618

9.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1110-1350
4001600
ACT composite24-29
136

What a year costs

₹61,14,221 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹48,96,675
  • Housing₹11,69,641
  • Books & supplies₹47,905
Sticker price ₹61,14,221
After aid (average) ₹27,35,957

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹48,96,675
Out-of-state ₹48,96,675

Average aid awarded: ₹30,19,820 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.1%
Retention
74%
Graduation
59%
Get financial aid
54%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 68.2%
Hispanic 9.5%
African American 7.8%
Multiracial 5.4%
Asian 4.6%
Unknown 0.2%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days
  2. Regular decision 1 Mar 2027 In 109 days

8 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Professions and Studies, Otherbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate63.85%
Total Applicants9873
Admitted Applicants6304
Enrolled Applicants618
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-12-01
Regular Decision Date2027-03-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1110
SAT Composite 75th %1350
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹48,96,675
Out-of-State Tuition₹48,96,675
Average Housing Cost₹11,69,641
Books & Supplies₹47,905
Average Net Price₹27,35,957
Students Receiving Aid59%
Average Aid Awarded₹30,19,820
Out-of-State Students54%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.79%
Asian4.64%
Hispanic9.48%
White68.15%
Multiracial5.39%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International4.21%
Unknown Race0.2%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate74.03%
Retention Rate84.09%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates2543

Contact

Street Address2507 University Ave
ZIP Code50311
Phone(800) 443-7253
Websitehttps://www.drake.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/