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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.1×Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
77%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
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
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
Location
Institution does not report this
Des Moines, IA 50311
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