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Drake University provides an excellent education and gives many opportunities for learning off-campus, both in Des Moines and in other cities or countries. There are also plenty of ways to get involved on campus. My only complaint about Drake would be that environmental awareness and sustainability are not always top priority with the administration.

Drake has a great focus on academics and, more importantly, equipping students with marketable and necessary skills for their future careers. It is a great size, small, but not so small as to limit students. The atmosphere of the campus and city are great as well.

Drake is a close community of students with small class sizes and professors that always go the extra mile. Though Des Moines isn't always the most exciting city in the world, there are plenty of fun activities on campus, and Drake Relays is the place to be. I am so grateful for the opportunities I've had at Drake!

Drake is a beautiful campus. It allows a student to find what they love and to offers them the opportunity to do what they love. Overall Drake is a a great school to attend.

Drake University has a tremendous amount of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for all students, including world travel and internships. The professors are experts in their field, and are passionate. Although the university may be small, it is certainly one of the most successful places of education, especially in the midwest.

Drake is great academically. If you are looking to party, go to another school. When you graduate you will be set for life.

Drake does a great job of recruiting students and making them feel as though they will find a great deal of support and one-on-one assistance while attending the school, but they don't really follow up. Being that it is a small school and not very academically rigorous, the atmosphere is very laid-back and while this is a plus in terms of students' social experience, it's not exactly the ideal scenario for ambitious, motivated students hoping to make the most of the fortune their spending on an education. If you're in it to learn and be challenged, Drake will disappoint.

It is a small university with many different aspects for students. There are many opportunities to get involved. There is always a chance to meet new people

Drake is a great institution to learn at an accelerated pace. The standard is A1 from grades, to clothes, to party life. Although it has students from all 50 states and 80 countries it lacks diversity.

I would rate drake a 4.8. We are a one of the top best value schools, because of the low tuition price and our great academics. Drake is a prestigious college that will take you places.