Drake University
Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A midsized, private university in the capital city Des Moines, Iowa, we offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships. Drake enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduates and 1,800 graduate students from 45 states and more than 42 countries. These students choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations and 40 graduate or doctoral degrees offered through seven colleges and schools.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Pharmacy
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
Select First-Year if you are still enrolled in high school, even if you are simultaneously taking college classes, or if you have not taken college or university classes since graduating from high school. If you have taken college or university classes since graduating from high school, select Transfer.
Transfer
If you have taken college or university classes since graduating from high school, select Transfer.
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Additional information
100% of full-time students receive Drake scholarships. This level of aid for undergraduate students, combined with the value of a Drake education, makes us one of the best buys in college education.
With our Tuition Guarantee, your tuition costs will not change during your 4 undergraduate years at Drake. It’s all part of the University’s innovative plan for pricing tuition, designed to help families better plan for educational expenses while saving students money over the course of their Drake education.
With our Tuition Guarantee, your tuition costs will not change during your 4 undergraduate years at Drake. It’s all part of the University’s innovative plan for pricing tuition, designed to help families better plan for educational expenses while saving students money over the course of their Drake education.
Visit us
Experiencing what Drake has to offer firsthand will help you get a feel for who we are, and your visit will allow us to get to know you and talk with you about how Drake can help you reach your goals. To schedule a visit, please visit https://www.drake.edu/admission/visit/ to review Drake's various visit options. We look forward to visiting with you!
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