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Drake University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1110-1340
ACT Range
23-30
Student/Faculty Ratio
16:1
Total Enrollments
4,774
Total Cost
$60,328
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$30,321
Overall Rating
B+ Good
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Main Address
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Legal Professions And Studies
#6 of 357
Education
#13 of 1,528
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#70 of 1,225
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
A
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(515) 271-2011
Website
www.drake.edu
Location
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Setting
Midsized City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 4,774
Women 62%
Men 38%
Total Enrollments (2020) 4,774
White 79%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Black or African American 5%
Asian 4%
Multiracial 3%
International (Non-Citizen) 2%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$44,198
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$44,198
Books
$1,100
On Campus Room & Board
$11,152
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 1,508
Bachelor's 59%
Master's 23%
Doctoral 18%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2020) 1,508
Education and Liberal Arts 22%
Business 18%
Healthcare 14%
Mathematics and Science 13%
Human and Social Sciences 10%
Legal and Law 9%
Communication and Media 6%
Art and Design 4%
Engineering 2%
Computer Technology 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Higher Learning Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4.05 Based on 10 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
B+
Career Preparation

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4.1 Based on 8 Reviews
A- Excellent

Students and Culture

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4 Based on 7 Reviews
A- Excellent

Facilities

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4.4 Based on 6 Reviews
A Excellent

Activities and Groups

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3.7 Based on 3 Reviews
B+ Great

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