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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Drake University
Des Moines, IA
3.6Very Good
64%
Open Admissions
77%
Graduation
About Drake University
Drake University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Des Moines, Iowa. With an enrollment of approximately 2,669 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 64%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 77%. Graduates earn a median salary of $71,901 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $30,042 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
64%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
77%
Enrollment
2,669
Total students
Median Earnings
$71,901
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$49,944
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,944
Per year
Average Net Price
$30,042
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
24 – 30
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
580
Median
645
75th
700
200800
ACT Composite
25th
24
Median
28
75th
30
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$49,944/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$30,042/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$120,168
10-Year Earnings
$719,010
ROI Multiple
6.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Drake University
Student Outcomes
77%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$72k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,669
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
