5 Essential Drake University Facts

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Drake University-Private

Des Moines, Iowa
4,774 (2,848 undergraduates)
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Offers full-ride scholarshps

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2020-21 Accepted: 68%
4 Year Graduation Rate: 69%
5 Year Graduation Rate: 76%
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1. COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID INDICATORS

Scholarships
2021-22 Total Expenses: $62,125
Average Net Price 19-20: $30,321
Freshman Non-Federal Loans: 16%
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2. ACADEMICS

75th% TEST SCORES

SAT EBRW: 660
SAT Math: 680
ACT: 30
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Class Schedule: Yes
Shows Class Capacity: Yes
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3. Drake University COMMON DATA SET

Percent Freshman not in top quarter of class: not reported
Percent Freshman with GPA <3.50: 26%
Percent of Freshman Need Met: 77%
Percent of Non-Need Freshman Receiving Awards: 86%
Average Freshman Non-Need Award: $26,402
(compare to other college’s Common Data Set)

4. ATHLETICS

NCAA D1,  The Missouri Valley Conference

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5. REASONS TO CONSIDER Drake University:

Honors Program
January Term
Journalism/Law 3+3 program
Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute
Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute
Cross-Enrollment
Legislative Practice Center
Center for Global Citizenship
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement
Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Center for the Humanities
National Rehabilitation Institute
R.W. and Mary Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs

Credit Accepted:
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
CLEP

Carnegie Classification:  Doctoral/Professional Universities
Religious Affiliation: Not Applicable

 

5 Essential Drake University Facts

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