2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake University provides many of the benefits of a large state university with the intimacy and personalization of a private institution. Students at this Des Moines, Iowa, college can choose from more than 75 undergraduate majors and many graduate programs across the university's colleges and schools.

Drake University is ideally positioned to provide learning opportunities through partnerships with the city's businesses, schools, government, and cultural activity. Students acquire valuable skills from area business, government, civic, and community leaders, and area employers rely on Drake University when filling internships and jobs.

Drake University is committed to making sure that a student's investment in higher education provides a high return throughout life. For many students, the actual cost of a Drake education is competitive with public universities. Most students complete their degrees in just four years and begin working in their chosen profession after graduation.

Drake University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association and Schools.

Quick Facts:

Drake University's student-to-faculty ratio is about 14:1; many professors know students by name.

Approximately 98% of Drake University students receive financial aid.

Nearly three-quarters of Drake University students graduate having had at least one internship.

There are Drake University graduates in all 50 states and more than 60 countries around the world.

Drake University's neighborhood is a mix of turn-of-the-century homes, shops, services, coffeehouses, and art-house movie theater.

Rolling Stone magazine named Drake University a "College That Rocks."

Drake University offers more than 160 clubs and social organizations.

Drake University students can participate in more than 25 intramural and club sports.

Bulldog athletic teams compete at Division I as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Pioneer Football League.

Drake University is consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the Midwest by Barron's 300 Best Buys in College Education and by U.S. News and World Report.

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