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Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University is a private university located in Des Moines, IA, serving approximately 2,669 students. It has an acceptance rate of 64%.

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Tuition

$49,944

Acceptance

64.13%

Students

4,471

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$49,944

Out-of-State Tuition

$49,944

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,858

Avg Off-Campus Living

$9,360

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$61,802
Net price (after aid)$30,042

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

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

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$71,901
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.1×

Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants21%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans47%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

77%

Freshman Retention

84%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs

ChemistryBiologyJournalismPublic RelationsArtificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceElementary EducationSecondary EducationArt HistoryEnglish LiteratureHistoryCriminal JusticePre-LawPsychologySociologyHealth InformaticsPublic HealthPharmacyGraphic DesignTheaterFilm & MediaInformation SystemsFinance

Admissions

Acceptance rate

64.13%

SAT range

1190 - 1390

ACT range

24 - 30

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

4,471

Undergrads

2,669

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Large City

Clubs Count

43

Sports

Available

Not transfer focusedDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

13

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.75

Property Rate / 1,000

2.25

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Des Moines

Violent Rate / 100k

396

Property Rate / 100k

2,145

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Des Moines, IA 50311

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