Drake University
Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit · 2,543 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$79K
In-state tuition
$52K
Out-of-state tuition
$52K
Graduation rate
71%
Acceptance rate
64%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
48%
Earnings (all students)
$59K
Advertisement
Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 50311-4505 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$65K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$64K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1292 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 28.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| SAT math (median) | 645 |
| Undergraduate composition | 68% White · 8% Black · 9% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | www.drake.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $65K | $20K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $63K | $22K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $59K | $24K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $57K | $20K |
| Marketing. | $46K | $23K |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $42K | $22K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41K | $24K |
| Journalism. | $35K | $24K |
| Political Science and Government. | $32K | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $32K | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | $26K | $23K |
| Psychology, General. | $26K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — IA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | $20K | 31% | $16K | $58K |
| Saint Ambrose University | $38K | 70% | $19K | $67K |
| Waldorf University | $27K | 43% | $13K | $59K |
| Grinnell College | $72K | 86% | $8K | $72K |
| Dordt University | $38K | 72% | $16K | $58K |
| Grand View University | $36K | 49% | $15K | $59K |
| Wartburg College | $27K | 68% | $22K | $60K |
| University of Dubuque | $44K | 45% | $20K | $61K |
Advertisement