Drake University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

63.8%

Applicants (fall 2023)

7,741

Admitted (fall 2023)

4,964

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

639

Yield (admitted who enroll)

13%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

71%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

59%

SAT reading, middle 50%

580–680

SAT math, middle 50%

530–670

ACT composite, middle 50%

24–29

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

8% / 31%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

considered

Recommendations

considered

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$64,835

Tuition & fees – in-state

$52,130

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$52,130

Median debt at graduation

$23,000

Students with federal loans

44%

Graduate within 6 years

74%

Freshmen who return for year 2

84%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$51,837

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$71,901

Undergraduates

2,543

Graduate students

1,760

Student-to-faculty ratio

11 : 1

Women

61%

Students receiving Pell grants

22%

Full-time faculty

72%

President

Earl "Marty" Martin

Main phone

(515) 271-2011

Address

2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505

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