Drake University

Des Moines, IA, US🇺🇸

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How I got into Drake University with a full-ride
Drake University

Drake University 🇺🇸

Des Moines, US

How I got into Drake University with a full-ride

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by Aslan from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

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