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2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
p. 515-271-2011
w. www.drake.edu

Drake University

Des Moines, IA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateSingle doctoral (education)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1903

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Drake University?
477th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $25,160 $25,160 $25,160
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $462 $462 $462
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $520 $520 $520
FT Graduate Tuition $8,550 $8,550 $8,550
FT Graduate Required Fees $330 $330 $330
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $475 $475 $475
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $37,882 $37,882 $37,882
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $26,522 $26,522 $26,522
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $26,522 $26,522 $26,522

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $23,662 $24,892 $23,662 $24,892 $23,662 $24,892
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,920 $7,500
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,500 $3,560
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 4,829 (2,013 male / 2,816 female)
Admitted 3,577 (1,424 male / 2,153 female)
Admission rate 74%
First-time Enrollment 863 (348 male / 515 female)
FT Enrollment 862 (348 male / 514 female)
PT Enrollment 1 (N/A male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment5,653

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Drake University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Drake University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Pioneer Football League
NCAA Basketball Conference Missouri Valley Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Missouri Valley Conference

ACT Test Admission

141st for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 94%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 30
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29

SAT Test Admission

223rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 15%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 640
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 530 / 660
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1040 / 1300

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,784
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$4,100
Board Fee$3,700

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 192 100 50 78 2 2,016 214 2,652
Accounting 14 4 2 66 18 104
Accounting and Business/Management 2 2 2 6
Accounting and Finance 2 2
Accounting and Related Services, Other 38 4 24 6 72
Actuarial Science 70 10 2 82
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 2 2 40 2 46
Advertising 2 4 2 28 4 40
Anthropology, Other 4 4
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2 10 12
Astronomy 2 2
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 6 6 54 6 72
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 6 36 4 48
Broadcast Journalism 28 28
Business Administration and Management, General 8 2 12 122 36 180
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 2 14 2 18
Chemistry, General 6 6
Computer Science 8 8
Creative Writing 2 2 22 2 28
Curriculum and Instruction 2 4 2 118 8 134
Design and Applied Arts, Other 2 2 8 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18 18
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2 2
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General 2 10 12
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 6 6
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 10 2 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 66 4 70
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 2 2 94 6 104
Elementary Education and Teaching 10 4 2 38 10 64
English Composition 8 8
English Language and Literature, General 2 2 48 4 56
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 12 12
Environmental Science 2 2 16 2 22
Environmental Studies 8 2 10
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 10 22 10 42
Finance, General 6 2 60 2 70
Graphic Design 4 2 2 44 52
History, General 2 14 2 18
International Business/Trade/Commerce 4 8 2 14
International Relations and Affairs 10 2 26 2 40
Journalism, Other 4 70 2 76
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 44 44
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8 8
Management Information Systems, General 14 2 16
Management Science, General 2 2 2 70 2 78
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8 4 2 100 6 120
Mass Communication/Media Studies 22 6 28
Mathematics, General 4 4 2 10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 2 6
Music Performance, General 6 2 8
Music Teacher Education 24 2 26
Music, General 2 4 6
Music, Other 10 10
Neuroscience 16 2 18
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 2 4 2 8
Philosophy 6 6
Physics, General 12 12
Political Science and Government, General 4 2 60 66
Psychology, General 4 50 2 56
Public Administration 10 16 2 10 132 38 208
Public Relations/Image Management 52 2 54
Radio and Television 2 8 10
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 8 8
Religion/Religious Studies 2 8 10
Sculpture 4 4
Secondary Education and Teaching 20 14 2 92 2 130
Sociology 2 4 8 14
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 4 4
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 4 6 2 50 62
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 4 4
Voice and Opera 6 6

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Drake University 601st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $75,129 ($81,372 male / $67,959 female)
Number of FT Faculty 275 (147 male / 128 female)
Number of PT Faculty 146
FT Faculty Ratio 2 : 1
Total Benefits $5,413,288

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