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Drake University

Drake

Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Drake University is a private institution in Des Moines with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1288, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,901 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,042.

Established
1881
Motto
Veritas
Mascot
SpikeGriff II
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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64%Acceptance
1288SAT Avg
2,669Students
10:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$71,901Earnings 10yr
$30,042Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Drake University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1288

Reading & WritingMid: 655
610690
MathMid: 645
580700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1288

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,944
Room & Board$11,858
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$62,407
Average Net Price$30,042
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,372
$30–48K$25,335
$48–75K$26,358
$75–110K$32,215
$110K+$32,993

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,042

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,669
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 7%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.3%
Freshman Retention83.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,233
8 Years$68,149
10 Years$71,901

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$66,300
Men
$72,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#179
Forbes
#211
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#186

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Ducklings and

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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