Drake University
tuition & fees
$51,960
graduate tuition & fees
$12,825
acceptance rate
64%
Student Population
4,345
online students
546
Number of Programs
105
Financial Aid Amount
$33,072
SAT Scores
1,300
Graduation Rate
74%
Drake University is a Private, 4 years college located in Des Moines, Iowa. Drake ranked 83rd in National Universities and 2nd in Iowa Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 4,345 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Drake's acceptance rate is 63.85% last year (undergraduate school).
Drake University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Drake University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505 |
| Phone | 515-271-2011 |
| WEB | www.drake.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.drake.edu/admission |
| Financial Aid | www.drake.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.drake.edu/admission/first-yearstudents/costsfinancialaid/netpricecalculator/ |
| Athletic | www.drake.edu/info/ |
| Disability Service | www.drake.edu/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Drake University is 63.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.80%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63.85 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.80 % |
Tuition & Fees
Drake's 2025 tuition & fees is $51,960 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.04% compared to the last year's rate ($49,944).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,825. The graduate tuition increased by 0.38% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $51,960 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,825 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,345 students have enrolled at Drake (2024-2025). Among them, 546 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Drake has 2,585 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,760 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,345 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,585 |
| Graduate Students | 1,760 |
| Online Enrollment | 546 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Drake offers 105 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 7 out of the 105 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Drake
| Number of programs | 105 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |