Drake University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Drake University Rankings
Affordability33
Selectivity65
Retention75
Graduation66
Earnings67
Diversity26
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Drake University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing34%
Communication, Journalism12%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education6%
English Language and Literature5%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History2%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Drake University
68%
Admission Rate
620
Median SAT Math
630
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Drake University
$41K
In-State Tuition
$41K
Out-of-State Tuition
$54K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $25K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Drake University
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$243
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 41% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 79% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Drake University
89%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 79% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 76% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 89% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 57% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 57% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Drake University
95%
Employment Rate
$47K
Median Salary
$32K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $15K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $32K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $47K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $98K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $47K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $50K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Drake University
2,952
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,854
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 10% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 39% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Drake University, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences
1 miles, E
American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines
2 miles, E