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Drake University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505

(515) 271-2011

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Quick Facts

2,669

Total Enrollment

64%

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

$58,233

Median Earnings (6yr)

$49,944

In-State Tuition

$30,042

Avg Net Price

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1288

Avg SAT Score

About Drake University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size 1,000 - 4,999

Location

Address 2507 University Avenue
City Des Moines, IA
ZIP Code 50311-4505
County Polk County

President/Chief Administrator: Earl Marty Martin (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 26%
Communication 13%
Health Professions 9%
Social Sciences 7%
Biology 6%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Psychology 5%
Education 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 2,669

Student Demographics

Male 40%
Female 60%
White 71%
Black 7%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 610 640 690
SAT Math 580 640 700
ACT Composite 24 27 30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $49,944
Out-of-State Tuition $49,944

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 21%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $27,372
$30,001 - $48,000 $25,335
$48,001 - $75,000 $26,358
$75,001 - $110,000 $32,215
$110,001+ $32,993

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$58,233

6 Years After

$68,149

8 Years After

$71,901

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $41,441  |  75th percentile: $81,129

Earnings by Family Income Background

$54,033

Low Income

$54,772

Middle Income

$61,100

High Income

Student Outcomes

84%

Full-Time Retention

50%

Part-Time Retention

77%

Graduation Rate