Drake University
Des Moines, IA | drake.edu
Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A mid-sized, private university in Des Moines, IA, we offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships.
Representatives
Carmen Neely
She/Her/Hers
Assistant Director, Regional Admission
(515) 271-3970 carmen.neely@drake.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DSM (6 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
3,000 / 5,000
Average Class Size
21
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
70% / 26% / 4%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Pioneer Football League for football & Missouri Valley Conference for all other sports
Average ACT / SAT
27 / 1240
Average GPA
3.75
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
7,932 / 5,477 (69%)
Deposits
759
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Sometimes
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Dec 1
Regular Decision: Mar 1
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: July 1
Spring: Dec 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No deadline - guaranteed to all admitted students
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No deadline - guaranteed to all admitted students
Link to Scholarship Info
drake.edu/admission/first-yearstudents/costsfinancialaid/scholarships
Points of Pride
. The class of 2021 had an accomplishment rate of 98.7%! Almost all of Drake’s grads were employed or continuing their education within 6 months of graduating.
31% of graduates participated in a study abroad program. Drake is ranked 17th in the country for study abroad opportunities for private schools.
. 80% of Drake undergraduates engage in community service by the time that they graduate.
