Study at Drake University

Drake is located in Des Moines, IA (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Drake is the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Drake is known for its programs in medicine, law, and media.

Drake Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 660.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Drake is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

The school had 5,617 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Drake. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Drake values student athletics, and belongs to the Missouri Valley Conference and Pioneer Football League.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."