Drake University
Founded 1881
President Marty Martin (President)
Fees USD 42,400
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Drake University is a private university founded in 1881 in Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa’s capital and largest city. Enrolling 5,000 students, Drake is known for law (Drake Law School — the oldest law school in Iowa and one of the top in the Midwest), pharmacy (College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences), business, journalism, and education programs with exceptional Des Moines business and government connections.
Schools
- Drake Law School — Oldest law school in Iowa; strong litigation and government law
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — ACPE-accredited PharmD; top Iowa pharmacy school
- Breier College of Business and Public Administration — AACSB-accredited; Des Moines insurance and finance
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication — Top Midwest journalism school
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~68% | Tuition: ~$42,400