School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Des Moines, IA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

2507 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Main Phone: (515) 271-2011
Web Site: www.drake.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,305 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.6% of students attend full-time, while 0.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 319 male students and 457 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.1% of the student body, while females made up 58.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 640 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management

• Advertising
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• Other Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Creative Writing
• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation Training

• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Biology
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology
• Other Biology

• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• General Psychology

• Public Administration

School Accreditation

Drake University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Drake University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Drake University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• (for football).
• Missouri Valley Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.