Drake University
2507 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
(515) 271-2011
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 6006
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.drake.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $32,246.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $46,316.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $46,316.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 99% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 17% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,874.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 10% |
| Average state aid | $3,865.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 99% |
| Average institutional aid | $14,818.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 57% |
| Average student loan | $7,387.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Related Services
- Actuarial Science
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Advertising
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/art Studies
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Chemistry
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Cultural Anthropology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Finance
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Graphic Design
- History
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Neuroscience
- Non-professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
- Painting
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Voice and Opera
- Writing
- Accounting and Business/Management
Drake University Scholarships
Need-based Financial Aid for All Students
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolling at Drake University. Students must demonstrate financial need. Renewable. more...
NCAA Division I Athletic Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students with talent in sports who are enrolling at Drake University. Men's scholarships are available in basketball, soccer, tennis, track and field, cross country, and golf. Women's scholarships are available in basketball, tennis, track and field, cross country, soccer, volleyball and softball. more...
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate transfer students who are current Phi Theta Kappa who are enrolling at Drake University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA. more...
Transfer Student Achievement Awards
Scholarship for transfer undergraduate students enrolling at Drake University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA. more...
Presidential Community College Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students who are community college transfer students enrolling at Drake University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 CGPA, demonstrate leadership in community college activities, and have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours prior to first-time enrollment at Drake. Renewable. more...
Iowa Scholarships
William A. Malone Scholarship
Annual award for college seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Design majoring in Community and Regional Planning. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Award amount may vary. more...
E. Madge Miller Award
Scholarship for incoming juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Human Sciences majoring in Food Science, with a consumer food science option. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Transfer Student Achievement Awards
Scholarship for transfer undergraduate students enrolling at Drake University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA. more...
Irma Seddig Heck Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business majoring in Business. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference given to female students participating in Women in Business student organizations. Number of awards may vary. more...
Doug Hannink Christian Business Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College planning a career in Business. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four religion courses, earned 30 grade points in religion, completed a minimum of eight business courses and a minimum of 80 grade points in business. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Edward J. Schwartz Perpetual Educational Trust Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for Wapello County, Iowa residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, leadership skills, and citizenship. Number of awards may vary. more...
Kathryn & Herman De Haan Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Northwestern College preparing to go into full-time Christian service. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Njus-Sanderson Music Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Luther College who participate in the school's music program. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, and musical talent. Preference given to applicants from rural areas of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin or Illinois. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Alan A. Kahler Scholarship
Scholarship for Iowa residents who are college juniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Department of Agricultural Education. Students must have between 60 and 76 credit hours, a minimum 2.8 GPA, and financial need. A portion of the award must be used to attend a professional meeting. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Keith & Helen Dunn Accounting Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business majoring in Accounting. Students must have financial need. more...