# Drake University

Private nonprofit college in Des Moines, IA. IPEDS ID 153269.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drake-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/drake-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 64% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $29,127 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 74%; beats 83% of IA colleges and 84% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $71,901; beats 100% of IA colleges and 87% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,824 |
| 30-48k | $23,275 |
| 48-75k | $25,171 |
| 75-110k | $27,408 |
| 110k+ | $33,126 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (68% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $71,901 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,824 | $106,395 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $23,275 | $95,893 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $25,171 | $103,705 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $27,408 | $112,921 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $33,126 | $136,479 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $64,835
- Tuition and fees: $52,130
- Housing and meals: $11,858; books: $1,100

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 580–680; SAT math: 530–670; ACT: 24–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,741 applicants, 4,964 admitted, 639 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 64%, ACT 24–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 64%, ACT 24–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $80,044 | $97,132 | $23,979 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,835 | $90,639 | $21,281 |
| Economics | not reported | $88,638 | not reported |
| Finance | $62,049 | $88,637 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | $65,922 | $87,582 | $20,500 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $87,551 | not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | $75,867 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration | $47,806 | $73,523 | $20,485 |
| Marketing | $51,968 | $71,246 | $19,250 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | $67,547 | $20,375 |
| Political Science | not reported | $67,257 | $21,138 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $44,492 | $63,302 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $41,913 | $62,969 | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | $58,834 | not reported |
| English | not reported | $57,563 | not reported |
| Theatre | $19,613 | $54,950 | not reported |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $29,273 | $52,326 | $23,750 |
| Writing | not reported | $50,591 | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | $49,764 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,630 | $49,289 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $47,706 | $20,248 |
| History | not reported | $42,256 | not reported |
| Music | not reported | $42,233 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | $19,500 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $41,226 | not reported | $25,343 |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Marketing → Marketing specialist: median wage $76,580 (Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA), $66,390 (IA), $78,760 (U.S.)
- Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist: median wage $70,660 (Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA), $62,970 (IA), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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