Drake University
Des Moines, IA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Des Moines, IA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,543 |
| Acceptance rate | 64% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1110–1340 · 17% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1080–1310 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 25–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 77% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $64,835 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Communications, Visual & performing arts, Social sciences, Legal studies.
Drake University campus map
On campus
Drake Stadium, Mediacom Stadium, Roger Knapp Tennis Center, Opperman Hall and Law Library, Bell Center, Shivers Basketball Practice Facility, Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center, Sheslow Auditorium, Cowles Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Jimmy John's, McDonald's, Paul, Habanero's
- Coffee: Black Cat Ice Cream
- Nightlife: Peggy's
- Shops: Day Dreams
- Museums and culture: Polk County Central Senior Center
- Groceries: Hilal Groceries, Plaza Food Market
- Parks: Porter Dimery Memorial Garden
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