Drake University

Des Moines, IA
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
515-271-2011

Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. The university was founded in 1881 by George T. Carpenter and Francis Marion Drake. The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Drake University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university has an enrollment of about 3,000 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. The average class size is 20 students.

Drake University offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The most popular majors at Drake University include business, education, psychology, and communication.

Drake University has a strong commitment to community engagement. The university offers a variety of community-based learning opportunities. Drake University also has a strong commitment to research. The university is home to several research centers and institutes.

Drake University is a member of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Missouri Valley Conference. The university offers a wide variety of varsity sports teams.

Drake University is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The university is situated on a 140-acre campus. The university is home to several historical buildings.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 4774

Acceptance Rate: 67.92%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.drake.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.drake.edu/finaid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $60318

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $60318

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Drake University is $220660.73. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Drake University. For graduates of Drake University, we saw an average early-career income of $56400.00 and mid-career income of $110800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.