At a glance
Average net price
$29,127
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
74.0%
Admission rate
64%
Undergrad size
2,543
In-state tuition
$52,130
Out-of-state tuition
$52,130
Cost of attendance
$64,835
Median earnings (10y)
$71,901
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,292
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 84.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (27%), social sciences (23%), business (22%).
- STEM19%
- Health8%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services1%
- Business22.2%~564 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education8.5%~215 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~212 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~194 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication7.5%~190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.4%~162 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.8%~148 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.9%~123 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal4.0%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.0%~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.4%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.4%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 213 | $61,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 172 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 147 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 134 | $59,587 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 110 | $42,274 | $23,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 109 | $45,816 | $19,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 92 | $64,552 | $23,979 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 89 | $25,977 | $20,248 |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 87 | $57,020 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 87 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 82 | $48,379 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 77 | $52,464 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 76 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 73 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 69 | $34,814 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | $62,903 | $21,281 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 67 | $49,067 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 64 | $56,700 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 60 | $59,063 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | $41,116 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $19,500 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 45 | $26,414 | $20,375 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 44 | $31,893 | $21,138 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $20,485 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 24 | $25,357 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $25,343 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Drake University
Drake University is a mid-sized institution located in Des Moines, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,543 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Drake University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,127 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $52,130 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $64,835 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 74.0%, a strong completion outcome. 84.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,901 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Drake University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (27% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Drake University accepts 64% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,292. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Des Moines, Iowa (city), Drake University draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Drake University
Q.How much does Drake University cost?
The average net price at Drake University is $29,127 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $64,835.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Drake University?
Drake University has a 6-year graduation rate of 74.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Drake University?
Drake University admits 64% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Drake University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Drake University graduate earns $71,901 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Drake University?
Published tuition is $52,130 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Drake University located?
Drake University is located in Des Moines, Iowa (ZIP 50311).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Drake University at their official website.