Drake University
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Description
Mission Statement Drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bulldogs
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$25,622
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,622
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
5,653
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,516
- Freshman Class
- 863
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 5,653
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 62%
- Graduate
- 38%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 32%
- Out-of-State
- 68%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 60%
- Men
- 40%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 77%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 17%
Students State Origin
- Iowa
- 32%
- Illinois
- 23%
- Minnesota
- 15%
- Missouri
- 6%
- Wisconsin
- 6%
- Other
- 18%
International Students
- International
- 4%
- Domestic
- 96%