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Drake, founded in 1881, is a private university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the Schools of Fine Arts, and Journalism and Mass Communication. Its 120-acre campus is located in Des Moines.

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Private
studentType
Coed
2,585
Undergraduates
1,022
Men - 39.5%
1,564
Women - 60.5%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
64% of 9,873 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.69
SAT Math
530-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
580-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$68,691
Tuition and Fees
$52,130
Room and Board
$12,876
Average Percent of Need Met
79%
Average Freshman Award
$40,774
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$36,374
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
290
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
16%
10-19
31%
20-29
30%
30-39
13%
40-49
4%
50-99
5%
Over 100
1%
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Des Moines Population
207,510
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Students in College Housing
62% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
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Bulldog
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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