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Drake University
Des Moines,
IA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate67%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
1190 - 1380
Math SAT Range
550 - 670
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
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 Time3%
Part Time37%
In State63%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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