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Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa4-yearPrivate

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

69%

Private school in Iowa with 2,900 total undergraduate students
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 271-2011
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Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
69%
Yield rate - overall
14%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
71%

Men
65%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
7,931

Women: 59%
Men: 41%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$57,200
Out-of-state
$57,200

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Applications

Accepts Common App
Yes

Considers class rank
Yes

Recommendation letters
Not used

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 14%
ACT: 43%

Students

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
759
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
64%
Enrolled men:
36%
6-year graduation rate
80%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
89%

Student diversity

Very low diversity
International students
6%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 4%
Black: 5%
Hispanic: 5%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 4%
White: 82%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
10:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
No

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
Pioneer Football League

D1 Basketball
Yes

Basketball conference
Missouri Valley Conference

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