Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.66
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Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, offering more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, education, law, and pharmacy. Its law school was established in 1865, placing it among the 25 oldest law schools in the United States.
- Rankings
#178 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #178 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #287 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #324 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$49,944▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $67,080
Room & Board: $11,858
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,783
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$49,944▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $67,080
Room & Board: $11,858
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,783
Pell Grant Recipients: 25%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.36 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1190–1390▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1190–1390
SAT ERW: 610–690
SAT Math: 580–700
ACT Composite: 24–30
- Admit Rate
- 64%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.66
- Total Enrollment
- 4,504
- Undergrad
- 2,702
- Graduate
- 1,802
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Official Portal
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2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50311-4505
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