Drake University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,669
Men / Women
39% / 61%
White
65%
Hispanic
9%
Black
7%
Mixed
6%
Asian
5%
International
4%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
24%
Life & Natural Sciences
19%
Engineering, Computing & Math
14%
Arts
11%
Education
7%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$52,130
Est. Cost of Attendance
$64,835
10-Year ROI
$176,000
ROI Percentile
71th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,700 (67th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (74th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
Yield (Unbound)
10%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #489 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #519 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $0M | #541 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 147 | #160 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 125 | #188 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
23%
SAT Range
1,110
–
1,350
ACT Range
24
–
29
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | 708 | 39% / 61% | 4% | $84,268 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 +5 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $103,379 | |
| Astronomy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 45 +5 | 64% / 36% | 4% | $103,379 | |
| Data Analytics | 31 +12 | 74% / 26% | 6% | — | |
| Mathematics | 11 +11 | 64% / 36% | 9% | $103,038 | |
| Physics | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 29% | — | |
| Athletic Training | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 21 — | 48% / 52% | 5% | — | |
| Biology | 13 +2 | 23% / 77% | 0% | $77,299 | |
| Chemistry | 10 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Science | 10 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 11 +1 | 9% / 91% | 0% | — | |
| Exercise Science | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Health Sciences | 43 — | 14% / 86% | 2% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 3 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Occupational Therapy | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $120,883 | |
| Zoology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Accounting | 13 +1 | 62% / 38% | 0% | $104,407 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $104,407 | |
| Actuarial Science | 22 — | 55% / 45% | 9% | $132,921 | |
| Advertising and Public Relations | 6 +3 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $84,760 | |
| Business Administration | 25 +7 | 36% / 64% | 8% | $111,894 | |
| Business Studies | 11 — | 73% / 27% | 9% | — | |
| Economics | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 7 +6 | 71% / 29% | 29% | — | |
| Entrepreneurship | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Finance | 22 +10 | 82% / 18% | 9% | $113,212 | |
| Finance and Financial Management | |||||
| General Business | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | — | |
| Health Administration | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| International Business | 11 +3 | 27% / 73% | 18% | — | |
| Management Sciences | 4 +6 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $132,921 | |
| Marketing | 35 +11 | 66% / 34% | 6% | $92,666 | |
| American Politics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $67,357 | |
| Anthropology | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 33% | — | |
| English | 12 +1 | 17% / 83% | 8% | $63,245 | |
| History | 10 +8 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $53,070 | |
| International Studies | 10 +2 | 10% / 90% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 13 +5 | 46% / 54% | 8% | $64,538 | |
| Legal Studies | 29 +6 | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 9 +1 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $67,357 | |
| Psychology | 35 — | 17% / 83% | 6% | $56,483 | |
| Public Relations | 23 +6 | 13% / 87% | 0% | $84,760 | |
| Religious Studies | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $66,444 | |
| Sociology | 6 +6 | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | 6 +2 | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Writing | 8 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $66,444 | |
| Elementary Education | 23 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $60,362 | |
| General Education | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $60,362 | |
| Acting | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $40,692 | |
| Art History | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Media | 9 +1 | 56% / 44% | 0% | — | |
| Drawing | 4 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 16 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $63,729 | |
| Music | 4 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 11 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Painting | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $40,692 | |
| Theatre Arts | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $40,692 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — |