Drake University

Drake at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Midsize
Campus Setting
4,875
Students Enrolled
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Drake

$49,944
Avg Tuition
$8,953
Average Loan
$32,542
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $27,327 to $32,542 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$44,366
2022$45,962
2023$47,912
2024$49,944

Popular Academic Programs

  • Law (LLB, JD)
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Marketing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree831
Master's Degree426
Doctor's Degree257
Associate's Degree19
Post-Bach Certificate6

Drake Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

52%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Drake students borrow an average of $8,953 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Drake University$8,953
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,479

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Drake University
$49,944
76.0%
52.0%
Professional Universities
$30,253
57.6%
57.4%
Private
$30,840
56.6%
53.2%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,697
58.6%
50.2%
Iowa
$21,672
59.3%
59.6%

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