The Drake Commitment
Drake University is committed to providing life-defining opportunities and an exceptional learning environment that comprises the very best faculty and staff, extraordinary programs, and infrastructure that supports learning at the highest level.
More Than Just A Number
student / faculty ratio
of students launch their career or begin grad school within 6 months of graduating
of students receive financial aid
alumni worldwide
Standing Above the Rest
Third for overall quality among universities in the Midwest for eight years running
- U.S. News & World Report
Fifth in the nation among the 653 universities in Drake’s ranking category
- U.S. News & World Report
One of 2017's Colleges That Pay You Back, based on academics, cost, financial aid, graduation rates, and alumni salaries
- The Princeton Review
Top 40 best values in private education in the country in 2017
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance