Drake University

Des Moines, IA, US🇺🇸

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Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-2024 undergraduate

Drake University is located in Midsize City of Des Moines, IA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Rolling Admission
      Spring 2025
    • Rolling Admission
      Summer 2025
    • Rolling Admission
      Fall 2025

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

610690

Math

580700

ACT

Composite

2430
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendation(s)

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities
First generation
Alumni/ae relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant’s interest

Costs & Aid

$67.080Total Cost on Campus
$40.625Average Cost After Aid on Campus
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$49.944
Books and supplies$1.100
On-campus housing$11.858
On-campus other expenses$4.178
Total$67.080

Rankings

#179U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023