68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,835 |
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| Declined | + 1,739 |
| Total Received | 5,574 |
| SAT | 6168 |
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| ACT | 1302 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA |
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Drake University, founded in 1881, is a private university. Its 120-acre campus is located in Des Moines, IA.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 4,904 |
| Established in | 1881 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) |
150-acre, suburban campus in Des Moines (population: 215,472). Served by air and bus; train serves Osceola (40 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
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| Application fee | |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
March 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required of some |
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,835 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,739 |
| Total Received | 5,574 |
Standardized test scores
Essay
Interview
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
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Anne Kremer
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 44-DRAKE
F: 515 271-2831
admission@drake.edu
77%
$28,868
| Tuition | $41,250 |
| Room | $5,692 |
| Board | $4,836 |
| Additional fees | $146 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Total | $53,024 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $28,868 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,156 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,394,680 |
| State | $1,978,984 |
| Institutional | $30,648,925 |
| Other external | $708,588 |
| Total | $36,731,177 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $619,465 |
| State | $26,610 |
| Institutional | $18,711,404 |
| Other external | $559,873 |
| Total | $19,917,352 |
|---|
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FAFSA
P: 515 271-2905
F: 515 271-4042
financialaid@drake.edu
Susan Ladd
Director of Financial Aid
susan.ladd@drake.edu
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Brian Hardin (men's)
Director Of Athletics
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Megan Franklin (women's)
Associate Athletics Director/swa
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57%
Transfer applicants accepted
50%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Recommended of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 56 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
China Ghana India Kenya Malaysia Zimbabwe |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Suzanne Wisslead
International Admission Coordinator
515 271-2093
suzanne.wisslead@drake.edu
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