Drake

Drake University

Drake
#1329 / #389
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#677
Most Desirable School
Private university in Des Moines, Iowa

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About Drake University

According to Wikipedia, Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The University offers over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in Business, Education, Law, and Pharmacy. Drake's Law School was founded in 1865, which makes it one of the 25 oldest law schools in the United States.

Drake University's Online Degrees

MA in Communication
Degree Concentrations
  • Brand Communication
  • Communication Leadership
  • Public Affairs & Advocacy
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Health Informatics and Analytics
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPA in Public Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Executive Leadership Development
  • Healthcare Management Individualized
  • combine courses from MBA
  • MPA and Master of Communication
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Redading Specialist
  • English as a Second Language
  • Talented and Gifted
  • Required Credits: 32
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Healthcare
  • Business Analytics
  • Individualized
  • combine courses from MBA
  • MPA and Master of Communication
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MJ in Jurisprudence in Compliance and Risk Management
  • Required Credits: 24
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Required Credits: 124
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Analytics
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Drake University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
7,93269%78%122526

How Much Does Drake University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$45,912
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$25,309
30K - 48K$25,332
48K - 75K$26,088
75K - 110K$30,425
110K+$33,118

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Drake University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Drake University, then you can expect to earn an average of $68,700 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Drake University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
5,4163,0202,396

Where is Drake University?

Drake University is located at 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines IA 50311-4505

How Safe is Drake University?

Des Moines has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Drake University Known For?

Drake University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Drake University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Law
#677
World Rank
#687
Historical Rank
#217
USA Rank
Communications
#969
World Rank
#999
Historical Rank
#270
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Biology
#1115
World Rank
#1153
Historical Rank
#285
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Literature
#874
World Rank
#764
Historical Rank
#293
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#1169
World Rank
#1184
Historical Rank
#294
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Business
#1030
World Rank
#1031
Historical Rank
#298
USA Rank
business Degrees
History
#854
World Rank
#864
Historical Rank
#305
USA Rank
history Degrees
Physics
#1641
World Rank
#1669
Historical Rank
#371
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Chemistry
#1954
World Rank
#1973
Historical Rank
#379
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Economics
#2505
World Rank
#2514
Historical Rank
#414
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Mathematics
#1791
World Rank
#1796
Historical Rank
#422
USA Rank
math Degrees
Education
#2078
World Rank
#2029
Historical Rank
#471
USA Rank
education Degrees
Sociology
#1624
World Rank
#1632
Historical Rank
#471
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Philosophy
#1602
World Rank
#1665
Historical Rank
#485
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Psychology
#1523
World Rank
#1527
Historical Rank
#588
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Anthropology
#1933
World Rank
#1942
Historical Rank
#612
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Computer Science
#2837
World Rank
#2845
Historical Rank
#633
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Medical
#2581
World Rank
#2585
Historical Rank
#726
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Religious Studies
#3616
World Rank
#3631
Historical Rank
#769
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

Who Are Drake University's Most Influential Alumni?

Drake University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Literature, and Social Work. Here are some of Drake University's most famous alumni:

Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson
An American author.
Susan Glaspell
Susan Glaspell
An American writer .
Ira Levin
Ira Levin
An American novelist, playwright .
Brian Wansink
Brian Wansink
An American consumer behavior researcher.
Jessie Taft
Jessie Taft
An American social worker.
Larry Zox
An American painter .
Mark Doty
Mark Doty
A Poet, memoirist.
G. I. Williamson
An American theologian .
Goli Taraghi
An Iranian writer.
Mark W. Bennett
A United States federal judge.
Terry Branstad
An American politician.
Billy Cundiff
Billy Cundiff
An American football player, placekicker.

Who Are Drake University's Most Influential Faculty?

Drake University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Law, Literature, and Social Work. Here are some of Drake University's most famous alumni:

Graham Foust
An American poet .
Jennie Baranczyk
Jennie Baranczyk
A College basketball head coach.
Karlos Kirby
An American bobsledder.