Founded in 1881 by the Disciples of Christ, Drake University offers more than 70 academic programs. Students can also design a personal academic plan or create their own majors. Drake was part of the first group of schools to be accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. While the College of Arts & Sciences is the university
| Overall Score (about) | 94.6 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $56,724 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 30 / 1360 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 12 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 89% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 4,869 |
Students applying to Drake have three options: the online application, the paper application, and the Common Application (along with an official supplement). The online application is typically the most popular choice, as the application fee is waived only for students using this submission format. Students are required to submit their academic transcripts, counselor recommendations, and ACT or SAT scores. TOEFL scores are also required for international applicants. There is also a mandatory essay requirement in addition to an optional video statement. International students and students applying to the pre-pharmacy program or any of the graduate programs should refer to the university
Nearly 95% of Drake undergrads receive some kind of financial aid. Forms of financial assistance that are available to students include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. All applicants to the university are automatically considered for Presidential Merit Scholarships. Applicants and students can contact the university
The vast majority of Drake students live on campus in one of the university
Students at Drake can choose from more than twenty club, intramural, and varsity sports for males and females. The Bulldogs compete at the NCAA Division I Level and are cheered on by Spike, the university
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