The 2021 edition of Best Colleges places Drake 124th among 389 of the nation’s most elite private and public doctoral institutions, advancing six spots from last year’s rankings.

Tuition 2020 – 2021 (full-time, first-time undergraduate students)

Tuition & Fees 2020 – 2021 2018 – 2019
In State $44,376 $41,396
Out of State $44,376 $41,396
Books/Misc. $1,100 $1,100
On Campus

Overview of Drake University Presidential Scholarship Presidential Scholarships range from $21,000 to $25,000 per year. All prospective students who have applied and have been admitted by the priority deadline of March 1 are automatically considered for these awards.

Drake University was founded in 1881 by George T. … Drake was originally affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), although no religious affiliation is officially recognized today.

Drake students are typically big drinkers. … For Drake students, however, it has turned into the biggest party of the year.

With a GPA of 3.68, Drake University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You’ll need at least a mix of A’s and B’s, with more A’s than B’s. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes.

Drake Law School’s curriculum includes the nation’s only First-Year Trial Practicum. In 2020, the American Bar Association ranked Drake the 7th best competition school in the nation. In 2020, the U.S. News and World Report ranked Drake Law School as the 105th best overall law school in the nation.

At Drake, nearly 100 percent of full-time undergraduates receive gift aid (scholarships and grants), with the average award being $29,120. Scholarships and awards are a type of gift aid, which is financial aid that does not need to be repaid.

At Drake, 100% of full-time undergraduate students receive gift aid (scholarships and/or grants). We offer schooling grants designed to reward your academic achievement or talent in fine arts or athletics, and financial aid to help meet your family’s level of financial need.

Most students whose families make less than $65,000 attended Harvard for free in the most recent academic year. The cost to attend Harvard is less than a state school for 90% of students. Harvard graduates with only an undergraduate degree can earn as much as $146,800 by mid-career.

Last year, the reported average GPA of an admitted high school student at Harvard was a 4.04 out of 4.0, what we call a weighted GPA. However, unweighted GPAs are not very useful, because high schools weight GPAs differently. In truth, you need close to a 4.0 unweighted GPA to get into Harvard.

The full-time Drake undergraduate population is made up of 59% women, and 41% men. … Drake Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates.

Race/Ethnicity Number
Black or African American 155
Asian 131
International 100
Multi-Ethnic 96

Drake University is recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest. A midsized, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, we offer the benefits and resources of a larger institution along with the advantages of intimate class sizes and close personal relationships.

general Francis Marion Drake HistoryFounded in 1881 and named for Civil War general Francis Marion Drake, the University boasts more than 140 years of proud history and many traditions.

Des Moines, Iowa Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, offers a range of student activities.

Drake University admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 68%. Half the applicants admitted to Drake University have an SAT score between 1110 and 1340 or an ACT score of 23 and 30.

Admissions Overview Drake admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 68%. Students that get into Drake have an average SAT score between 1100-1370 or an average ACT score of 24-31. The regular admissions application deadline for Drake is December 1.

Drake Admission Standards

School Average
Average SAT 1215.0
Average ACT 27.0
Average GPA 3.68

NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Drake Bulldogs football / Division The Drake Bulldogs are an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision non-scholarship college football program representing Drake University. They currently compete in the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League and have been charter members of the conference since 1991.

As the only law school in the capital city of Des Moines, Drake Law School provides a unique educational and practical learning experience through modern facilities, a top-ranked legal clinic, and an exceptional relationship with the bench and bar.

Drexel University’s Kline School of Law advanced seven places in the U.S. News & World Report’s most recent law school ranking. Kline was ranked #93 for 2021, up from #100 in 2020. … In addition to the overall rankings, the law school’s peer reputation score and reputation among lawyers and judges rose.

Drake Law School provides a different kind of legal education. With an excellent foundation in legal theory, our students roll up their sleeves and put theory into action.

Located in the heart of Chicago for more than a century, DePaul College of Law is a respected and integral part of the local legal community.