DRAKE UNIVERSITY, DES MOINES, IA
Tucked away in the state capital, Drake is positioned to offer its students plenty of opportunities to apply what they’re learning in the classroom. Drake is committed to integrating the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. When it’s time to let loose, these Bulldogs are cheering on their DI sports teams, working in the community garden, strolling to the local movie theater, or exploring all that the small midwestern city of Des Moines has to offer.
• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment – 2,954
• Admit rate – 67%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA
• Retention rate – 83%
• Average Class size – 21
• Student to faculty ratio – 10:1
CURRICULUM
• Newer majors and minors include: Black Diaspora, Spanish for Medical Helth Professionals, American Politics, Zoo and Conservation
• Popular majors: Law, Politics & Society, International Relations, strongest/popular majors – Arts & Sciences then College of Business
• Top Ranked, ACEJMC accredited School of Journalism
• Can start taking courses in your major during your first year
• Offer multiple 3+3 and 3+2 programs
• Four Core Values are Equity & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Global Engagement, and Sustainability
• Curriculum includes three required components: First Year Seminar, Areas of Inquiry (or Honors Track), Equity & Inclusion
• Plenty of blended advising
• Promote collaborative group projects, internships & study abroad
• J-Term – 3 week intensive, including travel seminars
STUDENT BODY
• Type,of students that thrive here
• Criteria looking for
• 17 Division I sports – Bulldogs
• 160+ clubs and organizations
• LD Support programs
• 70% of students from out of state; 43 state represented with largest draw from IL, MN and 83 countries
• 30% participate in Greek Life
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Free to apply for all
• Test Optional since 2016
FINANCIALS
• Generous Merit and Need based aid
• Tuition Guarantee – students pay the same price each year of their undergraduate enrollment
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