Drake University
PrivateDes Moines, IA
Located in Des Moines, IA, Drake University is a private small school with roughly 2,543 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 64% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $97,132/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Drake University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Drake University weighs your application
From Drake University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Drake University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Drake University look for in applicants?
Per Drake University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Drake University's acceptance rate?
Drake University in Des Moines, IA admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Drake University?
Admitted students at Drake University typically score between 1110–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Drake University?
Admitted students at Drake University typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Drake University cost?
Drake University's total cost of attendance is reported at $64,835 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Drake University require students to live on campus?
No -- Drake University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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