Des Moines, Iowa · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
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.
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 ↗
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2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50311-4505
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1190–1390
SAT ERW: 610–690
SAT math: 580–700
ACT composite: 24–30
Total: 4,504
Undergrad: 2,702
Undergrad full-time: 2,607
Graduate: 1,802
Part-time: 1,077
In-state
Tuition: $49,944
Total cost on campus: $67,080
Out-of-state
Tuition: $49,944
Total cost on campus: $67,080
Room & board: $11,858
Books & supplies: $1,100
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $31,783
Pell grant recipients: 25%
Rent: $563 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.26 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.55
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.