Drake University Des Moines, IA
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Mission Statement
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.
Quick Facts
5,616 students
63% admitted
$28,250 tuition/year
- 4,379 full time
- 1,237 part time
- 1,915 men full time
- 2,464 women full time
- 6,093 applied
- 3,849 admitted
- 812 enrolled
- $28,250 out of state
- $132 fees
- $8,410 room & board
- $900 books
Social Stream
At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Mid-size city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
5,616 Students
Reviews: In Three Sentences
- Bethany from Centerville, IA
“Drake University is an amazing place to start the college journey. With its small-town feel, Drake University offers many opportunities to students, along with Des Moines, Iowa being a…”
- Apr-02-2012 » Read More
- Virginia from Des Moines, IA
“drake is an amazing school, the professors are easy to talk to and more than willing to help. the campus itself is beautiful and small enough to navigate easily without…”
- Mar-05-2012 » Read More
- Whitney from Lenexa, KS
“drake is a fantastic place to find your own. they challenge you academically and provide easy ways for you to get involved and to get professional experience. the atmosphere is…”
- Feb-22-2012 » Read More
- Nickey from Leawood, KS
“it is a small, cozy school. the class sizes are small, professors are superb, but it can get a little boring.…”
- Feb-27-2012 » Read More
- Stacie from Lincoln, NE
“It is a great place to learn. Small campus where you know lots of people on campus. Relays is the best time of the year at Drake.…”
- May-01-2012 » Read More
Drake University
- Located in Des Moines, IA
- Private not-for-profit
- 5,616 students enrolled
- 63% admitted
- $28,250 annual cost to attend
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Tara from Minneapolis, MN
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Dec-28-2011
I am
a current student here
I have met great people and have made great relationships. Also Drake helps students get involved, with so many options it's easy to choose which organization you would like to be a part of and make a difference with!
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- Melanie from Des Moines, IA
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Oct-11-2011
I am
researching this school and
have not visited the campus
This school has everything that I am looking for. It is in a great location, has the major I want and so much more.
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- Lauren from Chicago, IL
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Jul-18-2011
I am
a current student here
There is always a lot to do at Drake. The student activities board does an excellent job planning events throughout the year like concerts(Eric Hutchinson, Quietdrive), Free Salsa Dancing Lessons, and even on campus laser tag. However, if you'd rather do something off campus downtown Des Moines is only 10 minutes away by car & has a lot of really neat places to visit. Drake students get to ride the Dart bus(Des Moines Public Transportation) for free and it will bring you right to Des Moines hot spots such as Court Avenue, which has a lot of nicer restaurants and bars for those over 21. There is also the Civic Center which plays host to big name shows such as RENT, Wicked, and Billy Elliot. Additionally, Des Moines is cluttered with cute little shops, coffee houses, and tea bars, all of which are with visiting.
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- Courtney from Calumet City, IL
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Jun-03-2011
I am
a current student here
Drake is located in Iowa. With that being said, the city Drake is located in is Des Moines, which is the biggest city in Iowa. I like the location because it is big enough to get involved in many things off and on campus but small enough to not have high crime rates and other negative things that come with big cities.
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- Kaitie from Iowa
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May-21-2011
I am
accepted here and planning to attend soon
Des Moines is a very intriguing city with that seems like a lot to do! Awesome shopping and wonderfully restaurants!
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