Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$71.9k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
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.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
77%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
77% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
84% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$49.9k
Net price
$30k
Pell
21%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$71.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (25)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryBiology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentCybersecurityData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryEnglish Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
64%
SAT range
1190 - 1390
ACT range
24 - 30
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Drake University located?
- Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Drake University?
- Drake University is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Drake University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Drake University is approximately 64%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Drake University?
- Drake University's published in-state tuition is approximately $49,944 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Drake University?
- Drake University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,471 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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