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Drake University
Des Moines, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Drake University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Des Moines, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,314
Earnings 5yr: $143,490
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,890
Earnings 5yr: $118,142
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,132
Earnings 5yr: $118,300
Debt: $23,979
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,269
Earnings 5yr: $95,303
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,639
Earnings 5yr: $92,007
Debt: $21,281
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,638
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,637
Earnings 5yr: $100,759
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,582
Earnings 5yr: $90,542
Debt: $20,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,551
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,375
Earnings 5yr: $81,991
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,764
Earnings 5yr: $72,990
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,867
Earnings 5yr: $71,683
Debt: $23,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,523
Earnings 5yr: $81,031
Debt: $20,485
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,246
Earnings 5yr: $82,473
Debt: $19,250
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,233
Earnings 5yr: $90,273
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,547
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,375
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,257
Earnings 5yr: $59,948
Debt: $21,138
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,302
Earnings 5yr: $75,436
Debt: $23,250
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,969
Earnings 5yr: $57,439
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,724
Earnings 5yr: $68,067
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$29,127
In-State Tuition$52,130
Out-of-State Tuition$52,130
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
84%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$58,233
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$71,901
Completion Signals
74%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$102,913
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