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Colleges / Drake University

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate67%
Acceptance Rate67%

About Drake University

Drake University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. Drake University was founded in 1881. The university currently enrolls around 4,685 students a year, including 2,835 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Drake University

It is moderately difficult to get into Drake University. The acceptance rate at Drake University is 67%. In 2022, 8,580 students applied to Drake University and 5,786 were admitted.

Drake University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 67%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 17%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Drake University is located in the city of Des Moines, Iowa,.

If you would like to see Drake University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 235 to Des Moines, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.

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College Info

2507 University Des Moines, IA 50311

Campus Setting: Urban

Drake University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Not available

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Drake University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1190 - 1380

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Math SAT Range

550 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

560 - 670

Drake University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$61,972

In State

$61,972

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$49,466
$49,466
Fees
$648
$648
Housing
$11,858
$11,858
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Drake University is like? There are approximately 4,685 students enrolled at Drake University, including 2,835 undergraduate students and 1,850 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 37% percent are from IA and 63% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

37%

In State

63%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,685

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

67%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$50,114

Out-of-State

$50,114

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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