Drake University is a private liberal arts and professional‑schools university in Des Moines, Iowa, known for strong programs in law, pharmacy, journalism, business, and the liberal arts plus a close‑knit campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the small class sizes, many clubs and organizations, downtown‑adjacent location, and hands‑on opportunities in a midsize, walkable city environment.
Common Majors
business, journalism, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, nursing
“Drake feels like a friendly, city‑center campus where you can study in strong business and law‑adjacent programs, join lots of clubs and Bulldogs sports, and still be close to downtown Des Moines, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the small‑class feel and 180‑plus organizations made them feel like part of a real Drake family.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$52,130
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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