Overview
Drake University is a private institution established in 1881 with city setting located at Des Moines. It is ranked 3 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $ 41,396 (2018-19). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,098. It practices semester-based academic calendar. The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute offers courses, workshops and other opportunities for students throughout the year. Among the more than 150 student organizations are Colleges Against Cancer, a campus newspaper and a number of club and intramural sports teams, including badminton, racquetball and tennis. A sizeable Greek community encompasses about a dozen fraternities and sororities. Drake provides housing in its eight residence halls, and the majority of students live on campus. Drake is made up of six schools and colleges. Graduate programs include those in the School of Education, School of Law and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Campus traditions include Street Painting, an annual celebration during which organizations decorate a street on campus, and the Beautiful Bulldog Contest, held every year to find a mascot for the annual Drake Relays outdoor track and field competition.
3,098 Undergraduates
Learning
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
| Instate Tution Fee | $41,396 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $41,396 |
| Room and Board Fees | $10,528 |
Applying
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
English is the first language or the student studies in an institution where the languageg of instruction is english
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Rolling Admission
Transfer Applications
For Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $56,724
Merit Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships
| Total Worth | $18,000 to $22,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | First year students |
| Minimum Criteria | based on a complete review of the application for admission |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
National Alumni Scholarships
| Total Worth | Full Ride (tuition, room, and board) |
|---|---|
| Details | National Alumni Scholars are selected by Drake's National Alumni Scholarship Committee on the basis of high scholastic achievement, extracurricular and community activities, leadership, communication skills, and potential for contributing to the academic and extracurricular life of Drake University. |
Fine Arts Scholarships
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Details | Fine Arts Scholarships are available to select students who display exceptional talent in art and design, music, or theatre arts and who are seeking a fine arts degree. |
Students
School Size: Small
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